December

Can Poor, Rural Schools Reverse Their Fortunes?

Del Stover

Public schools are perceived as an obstacle to a better future in a small Mississippi town and county. So what can be done to turn them around?

 

How One District Is Improving Native American Achievement

Naomi Dillon

For Native American students to succeed, strong partnerships between schools and communities are vital. Just ask officials in Tahlequah, Okla.

 

Features

Departments

  • School Board News

    December 2007 Upfront

    Editorial Staff

    This month: A discusion of the Supreme Court's ruling in Freston. A new study says 9 out of 10 superintendents get along with their school boards. Deadly staph infections are on the rise. New reports focus on desegregation issues. Voucher and choice advocates take a hit in several new reports. Social networking for the at-risk. And, the best of ASBJ's blog.

  • Your Turn

    December 2007 Your Turn

    Editorial Staff

    Your chance to tell us what you think.

  • Research

    Classroom Walkthroughs Can Improve Teaching and Learning

    Susan Black

    But you must plan them with patience and persistence

  • Governance

    Board Members Play Political and Diplomatic Roles in the Community

    Doug Eadie

    But you must strike a balance in your non-governing roles when reaching out to key constituents.

  • Money

    Home-Grown Education Foundations Can Help With School Finances

    Charles K. Trainor

    Boards must work closely with foundation organizers to fill in district funding gaps

  • Technology

    Finding New School Employees in Cyberspace

    Joe Dysart

    The latest recruitment tools on the Web can help you automate initial contacts with prospective employees, find "A" list candidates, and much, much more.

  • Marketplace

    December 2007 Marketplace

    Editorial Staff

    School safety and security