November
On The Cover
Del Stover
We say we know how to fix our problems, so why is doing it so difficult?
Features
- Coping with Restructuring
Sajan George
No school district makeover is complete without a strong financial and operational foundation
- Surviving an Academic Audit
Rosa Gill
To go from 'good to great,' an urban district undertakes a bottom-to-top look at its programs
- The Secret of KIPP's Success
Naomi Dillon
Taking advantage of flexibility unheard of in most public schools, a charter chain finds success in urban centers
Departments
- Up Front
November 2008 Up Front
Editorial Staff
News, views, and trends you should watch.
- Your Turn
November 2008 Your Turn
Editorial Staff
Your chance to tell us what you think
- Research
A Place for Place-Based Learning
Susan Black
In a standards-based, test-driven reform era, is there value to be found in teaching how to live and learn ecologically, politically, economically, and spiritually?
- School Law
Legal Issues of School Construction
Edwin C. Darden
Avoiding legal sinkholes can be tricky when you decide to build a new school, but advance preparation and due diligence can be beneficial
- Communications
Writing With Your Audience in Mind
Nora Carr
Jargon-free communications, designed for a specific audience, can boost parental understanding and help your district convey complex subject matter more clearly.
- Governance
The Board President-Superintendent Partnership
Doug Eadie
How superintendents help board presidents define their roles is often the key to building relationships that are close, positive, and productive for the district
- Money
When Budget Cuts Loom
Charles K. Trainor
With districts under severe financial stress, the board must take a hard look at all nonclassroom-related costs, including travel and expense accounts
- Marketplace
November 2008 Marketplace
Editorial Staff
A selection of useful products and services