Goodloe-Johnson took the helm of Seattle schools a year ago Wednesday. At the time, public confidence in the district was low, the relationship with the mayor was strained and some in the community questioned whether she was right for the job. A year later, Goodloe-Johnson has earned respect for her no-nonsense style, her willingness to publicly acknowledge problems and her vision for turning Seattle Public Schools into one of the nation's best districts.

Superintendent is the most influential player in the business of forming curriculum policy. His function is to influence curriculum policy on the local system level in a positive way. This paper describes the changing role of superintendent with regard to curriculum policy and decision - making. Further, it explains how superintendent, school-board and principal might collaborate to make decisions.

There is a tremendous opportunity to enhance our competitive edge in the global economy that is often overlooked. It’s time for community college presidents and school superintendents to form new relationships.  This relationship should consist of something greater than traditional dual enrollment programs.  The potential for changing whole communities and job prospects is tremendous. 

Educators have said active parent involvement raises a student’s academic performance.  Yet school districts have witnessed a steady decline in parent participation.  Gone are the days when a mother stayed at home to raise children and participate in school activities.  Parents are happy when they are not called to the school regarding their son/daughters behavior.  Something needs to be done to make parent involvement in K12 schools a high priority on their list of daily activities.

Annually, over 10 million high school students begin the process of applying to college.  Their expectation is that college will be the same as high school.  They remember getting 15 minutes of homework and studying on the bus on their way to the first class of the day.  Everything seemed so easy and studying sufficiently was not a big deal.  Unfortunately many students arrive to college unaware that they may not have adequate preparation for the rigors of college. 

According to Dr. Stephen Jones each year more than 50 percent of African American students drop out of high school and college.  This has a significant impact on athletes who play sports.  The drop out rate is greatly affected by poor college preparation and study skills. 

The Seven Secrets of How to Study book meets Pennsylvania State Standard Assessment requirements.

Parents of K12 students need guidelines concerning how to encourage their son/daughter.  Read this article to learn about an educational resource to motivate students.

Setting goals to meet each day is instrumental practice to move an entire organization forward.  Learn some of the strategies you can use.

Too many students are not prepared to have success in college.  Learn how study skills can help your students to have succcess in their K12 schools.