Believing that the support of the principal is essential to implementing a successful music program, this writer describes the ways he feels music instruction can be made available for the "other 80 percent." (Editor)

Staff evaluation is a high-interest area for all members of the school community. Since there is no definitive research that lights the way to a "perfect" evaluation system, the development of a plan falls upon the local school administrator's shoulders. Guidelines and a checklist may provide some assistance in this endeavor. (Editor/RK)

Vandalism, trespassing, drug traffic, crowd control, automobile traffic, and emergencies such as fire or storms--these are the kinds of problems a school security system should be designed to eliminate or minimize. A preventive program can save more money than it costs and can improve the learning environment at the same time, says this writer.…

The method of suspension described here is both legally and educationally sound. The authors say the additional expense of a suspension-room teacher is economical when considered in light of costs incurred to school, child, and society under the old system. (Editor)

Comparison of program budgeting with traditional budgeting systems. (SP)

The principal is probably more musical than he believes. At least that's the premise of the authors who suggest ways the school administrator can evaluate his musicality. They also recommend ways to determine how educational his music teachers are. (Editor)

Although the author offers no handy formula to determine program effectiveness, she does present an extensive list of statements that can help the school administrator plan program improvement with his music teachers. (Editor)

Working class and minority participation in action-learning poses potential problems likely to be overlooked by program planners. This presentation reveals the trouble spots and offers constructive suggestions. (Editor)

States that the role of the Federal Communications Commission should be to provide direction and encouragement for the television networks to adopt self-regulatory reforms, rather than to provide strict regulation itself. The "family viewing" plan is a result of the networks' attempts at self-regulation. (Editor/RK)

A 20-item checklist for proposal writing is based on 15 years of helping various agencies apply for funds from a variety of sources. (Author/MLF)

An adjusted study program can provide relief to both problem students and their teachers. This article tells how, at minimal cost, improvement can be realized in student attitudes and achievement. (Editor)

What should a student activities program be? What should it provide? Who should be responsible for its organization and smooth operation? Answers these questions in a discussion of this important part of every school's total program. (Editor/RK)

Academic failure goes hand in hand with juvenile crime. In searching for a solution to the problem, however, one must not look only to the courts. Author states that a team effort on the part of parents, schools, social agencies, and the courts is necessary--with society as a whole accepting ultimate responsibility. (Editor/RK)