A. H. Maslow's hierarchy of basic human needs provides a useful vehicle for principals to use to meet teachers' essential needs. (Author)

Adapting to education Douglas McGregor's management theory that the day-to-day behavior of the immediate superior communicates to subordinates the superior's assumptions about human nature, the author contends that principals who have positive feelings about people will fare better in improving teacher motivation, creativity, and job satisfaction.…

The National Commission on Excellence in Education found mathematics and science programs to be deteriorating and saw an existing shortage of qualified teachers of these subjects. Many of the Commission's solutions are expected to meet with resistance from the Reagan administration and from teachers' unions. (MLF)

A study of 55 New Jersey schools revealed that 35 principals shared none of the decision-making authority with subordinates. In 17 of the schools, half or fewer of the decisions were made by subordinates. Teacher contracts and recent legal rulings were cited as factors discouraging delegation of authority. (MLF)

One alternate approach to school administration centers on the use of two principals, one for administration and one for instruction. This article examines the approach and offers some cautions. (Author/MLF)

One way of determining the effectiveness of teacher education programs is to have evaluations of program graduates made by the principals employing them. Such an evaluation in Texas found that teacher education graduates received evaluations while they were practice teachers that differed from those they received as employed teachers. (Author/MLF)

Public and private school teachers in Hawaii were surveyed to obtain their perceptions of school organizational climate and principal leadership characteristics. In addition, data regarding the impact of school socioeconomic status and sex differences on leadership behavior were gathered and analyzed. (Author/MLF)

Illustrates the extreme diversity of private education and defends the use of the term "private" or "nonpublic." (WD)

Illuminates the contributions of private schools, both parochial and independent, to society through the provision of upward mobility for minorities and an understanding of basic values shared by all humankind. (WD)

In examining the state's role in private education, this article discusses court cases bearing on state services to private schools, state regulation of different types of private schools, collaborative efforts between public and private schools, and emerging state attitudes toward private education. (Author/WD)

Describes the efforts of St. Paul's School in Concord (New Hampshire) to join with local agencies and public schools to provide students with practical experiences and advanced programs. For its 125th anniversary, St. Paul's sponsored a series of seminar discussions on school effectiveness that included a national group of scholars. (WD)

Introduces some possibilities for treating the condition of the misplaced and dislocated adolescent. Reviews the development of street academies as one attempt to address the problems of out-of-school youth. Concludes that systematic efforts are needed to serve an ignored population. (Author/WD)

Acknowledges the good work of private schools but resists the provision of further direct or indirect government aid to these schools. Argues that tax credits will adversely affect public education and American society. (Author/WD)

Compares extracts from James Coleman's study of public and private schools to a smaller investigation by the author. (WD)

A former dean of the Faculty of Education at Harvard University discusses his decision to accept the position of headmaster of Phillips Academy in Andover (Massachusetts) and the rewards gained from fulfilling the responsibilities of a principal teacher. (WD)