District Administration, May 2003 Table of Contents

Cover Story

Some experts say K-3 students are showing more violent tendencies in schools. What does this mean and how can you keep these problems from becoming worse?

Features

Feature

That's Edutainment

Charles J. Shields

Protesters say it's full of gimmicks and hinders learning. Find out why some experts believe edutainment has its place in the classroom.

Rooted in Reading

Melissa Ezarik

If kids can't read, it's a universal problem. Is an "every teacher is a reading teacher" initiative the solution?

Getting Kids to Learn-Or Else!

Elizabeth Crane

Administrators are juggling budget concerns with future test results as they choose textbooks and other materials for their classrooms.

Safety Zone

Angela Pascopella

Some experts say K-3 students are showing more violent tendencies in schools. What does this mean and how can you keep these problems from becoming worse?

Recommended Resources

The educators featured in this article recommend these products as solid additions to the classroom.

Angels Work in Mysterious Ways: Now in School

Opinion

Online Edge

Let Your Voice be Heard

Odvard Egil Dyrli

Online communities offer support and benefits for K-12 administrators.

Solutions

District Profile

Moral of the Story

Moira Cotlier

Character lessons abound in this district. Even students sent to the principal must explain their actions in terms of the LifeSkills trait they failed to meet.