Record #:

1077

Author(s):

Meiggs, Jeanne

Abstract:

The Accountability Act was revised by the General Assembly in 1992. It now provides the opportunity for local boards of education to establish a leadership position in implementing changes in public school education.

Source:

Voice (NoCar LB 2831.624 N8 V6x), Vol. Issue , Spring 1993, p14-15, map

Subject(s):

School management and organization--Decision making; School improvement programs; Educational accountability; School boards--Laws and legislation

Record #:

1078

Author(s):

Drake, Virginia; Freeman, Rachel

Abstract:

The authors offer their opinions about improving public schools in North Carolina.

Source:

Voice (NoCar LB 2831.624 N8 V6x), Vol. Issue , Spring 1993, p16-17, por

Subject(s):

School improvement programs; Public schools

Record #:

1086

Author(s):

Batchelor, John

Abstract:

The issue is whether or not teachers should be involved in administrator selection; the Alamance County school system situation is used as an example.

Source:

Voice (NoCar LB 2831.624 N8 V6x), Vol. Issue , Spring 1993, p18-19, bibl

Subject(s):

Public schools--Alamance County; Teacher-superintendent relationships

Record #:

1087

Author(s):

Yeager, J. Frank

Abstract:

Yeager argues that there is a serious need for proper technology to be placed within elementary schools in North Carolina.

Source:

Voice (NoCar LB 2831.624 N8 V6x), Vol. Issue , Spring 1993, p20-22, il, bibl

Subject(s):

Education--Data processing; Education, Elementary--Aims and objectives

Record #:

5611

Author(s):

McKnight, John H.; Daly, Tom

Abstract:

Some educators are arguing for the implementation of a differentiated, or merit, pay system for teachers in North Carolina schools. The merit pay system is one in which the addition of extra salaries or bonuses is an incentive for superior teaching and better student performance.

Source:

Voice (NoCar LB 2831.624 N8 V6x), Vol. Issue , Spring 1993, p23-25, bibl

Subject(s):

Teachers--Salaries, etc.; Merit pay