August
Lawrence Hardy
The differences between success and failure in education reform is tied to a host of issues over which you have some, but not all, control. There is an obvious risk in doing nothing in the face of changing education and societal needs. There also is the risk and potential rewards of action.
Features
Departments
- School Board News
August 2008 Up Front
Editorial Staff
News, views, and trends you should watch.
- Your Turn
August 2008 Your Turn
Lawrence Hardy
Your chance to tell us what you think
- School Law
Who Can Help When You Need Legal Advice
Edwin C. Darden
School leaders face a maze-like system when trying to sort out the most authoritative sources in education law.
- Communications
Why Talking to the Public Matters
Nora Carr
Strong, strategic marketing and school public relations programs can affect perception, budgets, and increases in student achievement.
- Governance
Performance Evaluations Are Powerful
Doug Eadie
Do your board and superintendent have specific performance targets in place and an evaluation process that works?
- Money
Thwarting the Time Bandits
Charles K. Trainor
Salaries and benefits are the greatest expense in a school district.