July
On The Cover
Del Stover
Purchasing the right instructional technology requires sound strategy and solid leadership
Laura Lefkowits
Harnessing the power of social networks can be a key to student--and district--success
Naomi Dillon
Districts are facing some serious obstacles in bringing real-time digital content into classrooms
Features
- EnergySmart Schools Save Money
Margo Appel
Building energy-efficient high-performance schools is an investment that pays you back
- Essential HVAC Upkeep
Pat Garibay and Lou Ronsivalli
Your buildings' heating and cooling systems are critical and need to be protected by regular maintenance programs
Departments
- Up Front
July 2008 Up Front
Editorial Staff
News, views, and trends you should watch.
- Your Turn
July 2008 Your Turn
Editorial Staff
Your chance to tell us what you think
- School Law
Legal Pitfalls in Dealing With Terminated School Employees
Edwin C. Darden
Your options are limited when a reference call comes in on a substandard employee, and even the safest course could be lined with potential liability
- Communications
Communicating During Difficult Times
Nora Carr
When you are making tough budget decisions, honest and transparent communications is the best--and only--strategy you should consider
- Money
Keeping Tabs on Your School Booster Clubs
Charles K. Trainor
Booster clubs can help when budgets are tight, but school boards must provide financial guidance to protect their districts' reputation
- Governance
Doing Your Superintendent's Performance Evaluation Right
Doug Eadie
How you evaluate your CEO is key to maintaining a working relationship that is positive, productive, and enduring. Do you have a good process in place?