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Board Administrator Relationship; Boards of Education; Communication Skills; Elementary Secondary Education; Governance; Guidelines; Interpersonal Competence; Job Skills; Politics of Education; Public Relations; Time Management

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New school board members must learn to acknowledge the job's difficulty, avoid micromanaging the superintendent, carve out personal time, avoid adverse publicity, field parental lawsuit threats, prioritize communication, attend national conventions, avoid seeking special favors, beware one-size reform packages, and realize their expendability. (MLH)

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Elementary Secondary Education; Homework; Parent Materials; Parent Participation; Parent School Relationship; Parent Student Relationship; Parents; Parents as Teachers

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Noting that students' homework provides an opportunity for families and schools to work together to help students be successful in school, this booklet, designed for parents, offers suggestions for ways parents can use homework to become more involved with their child's education. The booklet discusses reasons for assigning homework, including helping students learn better and faster, informing children of their school's high expectations, and helping students develop self-discipline and responsibility. The bulk of the booklet discusses ways parents can support their child's homework: (1) make homework a priority; (2) show interest; (3) know the teacher's homework policy; (4) help your child set aside studying time; (5) work with your child to pick a study spot; (6) eliminate distractions; (7) help your child keep track of each day's assignments; (8) check your child's finished homework; (9) help your child develop a study plan; (10) teach your child to ask questions while studying; (11) make sure your child understands assignments; (12) help your child with time management; (13) learn how your child learns; (14) help your child visualize success; (15) emphasize the importance of hard work; (16) help your child study for tests; (17) give honest praise; (18) help your child work through confusion; and (19) remember whose homework it is. Finally, the booklet discusses what parents can do if their child is having problems, when they no longer understand their child's homework, and when homework involves a computer and the parents do not own one. (Contains 23 references.) (KB) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Educational Technology; Elementary Secondary Education; Family School Relationship; Homework; Internet; Parent Materials; Parent Participation; Parent School Relationship; Parent Student Relationship; Parent Teacher Cooperation; Parents; Parents as Teachers; Television Viewing

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Even after children enter school, parents continue to be the most important adult influence on their lives. This booklet, directed to parents, contains more than 40 ways that parents can work with their child's school to support their child's learning. The suggestions are organized in several sections: (1) "Parent Involvement: The 3 V's," visibility, volunteering, and voting; (2) "Partners in Your Children's Education"; (3) "More Basic than the Basics," delineating the basic skills parents teach their children, including self-confidence, a willingness to work, discipline, good nutrition, and good health; (4) "The Three R's," suggestions for encouraging reading, writing, and arithmetic skills; (5) "Beyond the Three R's," suggestions for enhancing children's education in the arts, social studies, science, and physical education; (6) "Helping Your Child Make the Most of Homework"; and (7) "Using Technology To Turn on Learning," focusing on television and the Internet. The booklet notes that it is most important of all that parents enjoy their children and let them know every day how special they are. (Contains 23 references.) (KB) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Early Childhood Education; Learning Activities; Learning Readiness; Parent Child Relationship; Parent Materials; Parent Role; Parents; Parents as Teachers; School Readiness

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Although many studies show that children who have rich early childhood experiences are better prepared for academic learning in school, many kindergarten teachers report that a large, and growing, number of children are not ready to learn when they arrive for their first day of school. This booklet, directed to parents, provides information on the critical role of parents in preparing their child for later school success. The booklet examines the current knowledge about school readiness; discusses the reasons some children are not ready; and outlines what schools, parents, and communities can do to help children enter school ready to learn. Also included are dozens of enjoyable activities parents and children can try at home that help prepare children for school success. (Contains 11 references.) (KB) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Academic Achievement; Adolescents; Child Advocacy; Children; Computer Uses in Education; Elementary Secondary Education; Family School Relationship; Homework; Parent School Relationship; Parent Student Relationship; Parent Teacher Cooperation; Parents; Parents as Teachers; Student Motivation; Values Education; Work Attitudes

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Based on conclusions from more than 30 years of research linking parental involvement and higher student achievement, this booklet offers 106 ways parents and others can become more involved in children's education. The ideas are grouped according to the following categories: (1) learning begins at home; (2) making sure your child starts school ready to learn; (3) making family time learning time; (4) using the newspaper for better learning; (5) using computers to promote learning; (6) increasing your child's self-esteem and motivation; (7) supporting your child's schoolwork; (8) working with the school; (9) promoting your family's values; (10) helping your child avoid negative peer pressure; (11) promoting good health = promoting good learning; (12) preparing your child for the world of work; (13) getting the help you need; and (14) establishing home/school/community support for learning. The booklet concludes by noting that with a little caring and creativity, parents can help children get ready for, enjoy, and stay in school, and prepare for a bright future after graduation. (Contains 21 references.) (KB) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Career Education; Careers; Education Work Relationship; Educational Attainment; Educational Needs; Emerging Occupations; Employment Opportunities; Employment Projections; Employment Qualifications; Job Skills; Labor Market; Occupational Information; Occupational Mobility; Postsecondary Education; Salaries; Salary Wage Differentials; Secondary Education; Skilled Occupations; Student Organizations; Technical Occupations; Vocational Education; Wages

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This book, which was written for students, explains the education and training needed to obtain one of the 50 most appealing and best-paying jobs today. Jobs are grouped into these categories: business services; communications; computer technology; construction; health care; manufacturing and production; mechanics, installers, and repairers; professional services; and transportation. Each job description includes information about some or all of the following: personality traits required for the job; job outlook; job duties; working conditions; requirements for obtaining a job and advancing in the occupation; average salaries for entry-level and advanced jobs; additional information sources; and interesting fact(s) about the job. The following are among the jobs profiled: manufacturer's and wholesale sales representatives, restaurant and food service managers, securities and financial services sales representatives, graphic artists, library technicians, computer and office machine repairers, computer programmers, computer scientists, drafters, construction and building inspectors, electricians, engineering technicians, plumbers and pipefitters, clinical laboratory technologists and technicians, dental hygienists, dispensing opticians, licensed practical nurses, occupational therapists, nuclear medicine technologists, electrical technicians in manufacturing, machinists and tool programmers, tool and die makers, water and wastewater treatment plant operators, mechanics, elevator installers and repairers, electronic equipment repairers, designers, paralegals, teachers, science technicians, aircraft mechanics, aircraft pilots, automotive technicians, and diesel engine technicians. Concluding the book are lists of sources of additional career information and eight vocational student organizations. (MN) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Area Studies; Cross Cultural Studies; Cultural Awareness; Elementary Secondary Education; Ethnic Studies; Foreign Countries; Foreign Culture; Geographic Concepts; Geography Instruction; Global Education; Human Geography; International Education; Multicultural Education; Physical Geography; Social Studies; Teaching Guides; World Geography; World History

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This guide offers a closer look at the newly-independent nation of Kyrgyzstan. The teaching materials focus on the history and culture of the nation, emphasize the influence of physical geography on culture, and explore the diversity found in this small country. Each lesson includes the geography standards linked to the activity, objectives, materials needed, background materials, procedure, extension activities and activity sheets. The activities are divided by grade level. Activities for grades 3-5 include: (1) "Where in the World is Kyrgyzstan?"; (2) "What's It Like to Live in Kyrgyzstan?"; (3) "Hats Here and There"; (4) "Who's a Nomad?"; and (5) "What's in a Name?" Activities for grades 6-9 focus on: (1) "Kyrgyzstan Identified"; (2) "Kyrgyzstan Up Close"; (3) "Understanding Characteristics of Kyrgyz Population"; (4) "Islam in Kyrgyzstan"; and (5) "Hospitality Traditions in Kyrgyzstan." Activities for grades 10-12 include: (1) "Kyrgyzstan's Transition from a Centrally-Planned Economy to a Market-Driven Economy"; (2) "The Manas Poem"; (3) "A History of Kyrgyzstan"; and (4) "Destination Kyrgyzstan." Maps and a 52-item resource list are also included in the booklet. A video tape accompanies the lessons. (EH) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Boards of Education; Change Strategies; Educational Change; Educational Improvement; Elementary Secondary Education; Excellence in Education; Public Schools; School Districts; School Restructuring

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This publication outlines the ways in which school districts are implementing school reform. Information in this resource directory is based on a survey of national affiliate districts and members of the National School Boards Association's (NSBA) Federal Relations Network. Section 1 discusses school reform, the role of school boards in improving American education, and general information gathered from the NSBA survey of school districts. Findings indicate that time, money, and teacher resistance are the primary obstacles to reform. The most frequently undertaken reform actions involve parent and community involvement, professional development, changing the school day and year, and changing the decision-making process. Section 2 provides brief descriptions of 543 ways in which school districts have implemented school reform. These tips are organized into 29 categories. Each tip includes a brief description of the reform, estimated costs, and a contact person and telephone number. Section 3 includes basic information on the school districts that participated in the survey. (LMI) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Cost Effectiveness; Costs; Educational Finance; Efficiency; Elementary Secondary Education; Expenditures; Income; Retrenchment; School District Spending

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This publication outlines some of the techniques school districts are using to survive in an era of fiscal restraint. Information in this resource directory is based on a national survey of 108 school districts affiliated with the National School Board Association. Section 1 summarizes the survey findings, which indicate that school districts have tried to make budget cuts that do not directly affect the instructional program. The most frequently mentioned cost-cutting methods included promoting interagency collaboration, increasing energy efficiency, consolidating transportation routes, and changing purchasing policies. Obstacles to the strategies included general resistance to change, lack of communication, and personnel practices and contracts. Section 2 provides brief descriptions of 228 ways in which districts have cut costs or raised revenues. The tips are organized into 24 categories. Each tip includes a description of the technique, estimated cost savings (or generated revenue), and a contact person and telephone number. Section 3 provides basic information on the school districts participating in the survey. One figure is included. (LMI) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Academic Standards; Accountability; Boards of Education; Educational Equity (Finance); Educational Improvement; Elementary Secondary Education; National Competency Tests; Resource Allocation; Scores; State School District Relationship; Student Evaluation

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Aimed at school board members, this publication discusses the critical importance of developing an accountability system for a school district. The first chapter advises board members to balance their spending and resource allocations between equity and effectiveness. The option of greater regulatory flexibility mandates greater board responsibility for designing workable accountability systems geared toward school improvement. Boards should realize the uniqueness of each school district, the importance of setting clear goals and obtaining accurate information, and the close relationship between accountability and educational success. The second chapter introduces and defines accountability basics, such as indicators, assessment, and accountability system elements. The third chapter discusses 1980s attempts to provide indicators of educational progress, from developing "Wall Chart" statistics for each state to proposals for a national testing program. The Council of Chief State School Officers is developing a comprehensive set of indicators comprising school and postschool outcomes, school context, and school policies and practices. Chapter 4 presents sample state accountability systems, highlighting California's School Report Card, Connecticut's Common Core of Learning assessments, and South Carolina's School Incentive Rewards Program. Chapter 5 outlines some local school board accountability efforts in South Carolina, Connecticut, Kentucky, Arizona, and Tennessee. Chapter 6 outlines a process for creating a local accountability system. (9 references) (MLH) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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