April
Del Stover
The school board/union relationship generally is mature and well established. But it's seldom comfortable--or predictable.
Naomi Dillon
As the focus for teacher pay shifts from experience to performance, districts are placing new emphasis on salary reform.
Steven Klein
Want to survive the next round of contract negotiations? An Oregon school board member shares his lessons learned.
Features
- Rewarding District Best Practices
Cecile S. Holmes
Grand Prize winners of ASBJ's Magna Awards put students on the path to a diploma.
- Rescuing Schools in Distress
Eugene Judson, Phyllis Schwartz, Kimberly Allen, and Tommie Miel
With mixed research on the effectiveness of takeovers, a state education department takes a different approach to help troubled districts.
Departments
- Your Turn
April 2008 Your Turn
Editorial Staff
Your chance to tell us what you think
- School Board News
April 2008 Up Front
Editorial Staff
News, views, and trends you should watch.
- Research
Interest-Based Bargaining Helps Boards and Teachers
Susan Black
Negotiations between the board and the union require give-and-take from both sides. But to be successful, you must start with the facts and rely on the data you collect.
- School Law
The Importance of School Board Policies
Edwin C. Darden
What are the legal considerations connected to the board's policy-making role? Is your district doing what it takes to be risk-free by today's legal--though increasingly litigious-standards?
- Communications
Tips on Talking to the Public About School Controversy
Nora Carr
Do your district leaders know when--and how--to respond to unfair, untrue, or derogatory public attacks? Do you use a personal touch to reach your community?
- Technology
Wi-Fi Security for Schools
Joe Dysart
Wireless networks are convenient for schools and districts, but identity thieves and hackers are waiting to break into your system. Are you doing everything possible to be safe?
- Governance
Return on Investments for School Board Service
Doug Eadie
As an unpaid volunteer, you can easily overlook the return you get on your investment. But there are ways you can deepen your satisfaction and commitment to the district's governance.
- Money
How the Mortgage Crisis Is Affecting School Budgets
Charles K. Trainor
With multibillion dollar losses reported due to defaults on home loans, districts without a solid investment policy are at risk.
- Facilities
Rethinking Comprehensive High Schools
Carl K. Chafin
Reform and design must come together to bring meaningful and enduring changes that will make the larger American high school relevant again.
- Marketplace
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Editorial Staff
Achievement