School communications are becoming increasingly sensitive and complex. Although research identifies several purposes for communications, there is little agreement on a common definition or best methods to increase effectiveness. This article explores communication methods currently being used by South Carolina superintendents and implications of…

To satisfy a state mandate and a local need, the South Carolina Principal Incentive Program tested and adopted a Management by Results principal evaluation model utilizing information obtained from teachers, parents, and district administrators. This article describes the process and the beneficial results obtained. (MLH)

South Carolina's Educational Improvement Act may be only one factor responsible for closed decision-making climates in most of the state's elementary schools, because "reforms" also occurred in curriculum development, methodology, teacher education, and evaluation. With the deregulation movement gaining speed, the time is ripe for…