A French immersion/math-science alternative school in Montreal (Quebec) had 32 secondary students perform the mandated school self-assessment. The student-designed questionnaire focused on the school's mission statement. Results indicated that the students felt the school was successful in only one aspect of its mission statement--the math and…

Examines the current condition of the charter-school movement. On the one hand, the demand for and satisfaction of charter schools is high; on the other, opposition to charter schools is growing. Suggests that changes, including a national organization to press for accountability, are needed for the movement to succeed. (WFA)

The Moss Point, Mississippi, school district uses a semantic mapping teaching approach called "Writing to Learn" that visually and graphically displays ideas and concepts. Students use computers to work on writing projects, and their achievement scores in the state's reading and writing examinations have increased remarkably. Outlines…

Presented is a brief review of the literature concerned with student evaluation of teaching. The interpretation of the results of these evaluations as well as suggestions for designing a useful instrument are discussed. (CW)

The types of school evaluation being used in private and state school sectors in Australia are described on a state-by-state basis. A growing interest in evaluation is evident; and evaluations are increasingly holistic, relying on a wide range of quantitative and qualitative data. (SLD)

The affective aspect of the curriculum is defined as the development of appropriate and measurable values such as ethical behavior, honesty, tolerance, and becoming a life-long learner. In outcome assessment of the affective category, the goal is to evaluate the transition of the student to a professional. (MLW)

To demonstrate the school psychologist's role in effecting appropriate interventions for children with communication disorders, a 5-year individualized education program for 1 boy (followed from age 27 months to 6 years) with a severe communication disorder is described. The collaborative nature of the consultative parent/educational staff…

The role of the school psychologist in assessing communication skills of students with severe disabilities is explored, and the psychologist's role as educational team leader in interventions is discussed. A contextual assessment procedure is recommended for its practical value to direct service providers. (SLD)

Argues that the publication of "A Nation at Risk" politicized education and established an environment in which the state imposed a common curriculum on everyone. Emphasizes that this is detrimental as it transfers curriculum control to the state and that teachers then teach to the tests, which become the curriculum. (NL)

Part of the history of bilingual education and its evaluation is reviewed, and the implications for evaluation practice are discussed. Technical problems in conducting a bilingual evaluation are identified; and federal, state, and local strategies for coping with these problems are discussed. (TJH)

Described is a study which was designed to investigate the effects of two evaluation methods on the learning process in mathematics courses. States that in one method students were given daily tests; the second method relied on weekly tests. No significant differences were noted; however certain trends were apparent. (RT)

The relationship between quality at the individual and departmental levels in master's degree programs in four disciplines in a state university system was explored. Two measures of departmental quality were used: how faculty rated the quality of their leaders, and how students rated the quality of their educational experience. (Author/MLW)

In comparing the annual growth of low-achieving students and high-achieving students who remain at the same percentile rank, educators must choose between the properties of developmental standard scores and grade equivalents. The growth patterns for grade equivalent scores may be more reasonable than those for standard score scales. (SLD)

Finds that school agricultural "production units," established in Zambia in 1975, have taught useful occupational skills but have had little success in meeting the objectives of linking vocational theory and practice, inculcating desirable attitudes to manual work, teaching management and marketing skills, or producing income for…

A contemporary West German public school that offers a display of educational leadership in some unconventional ways is described. Teachers work in teams that are responsible for the entire education of the same group of students, from the fifth grade until they graduate at age 19. (MLW)