Discusses how the Humanities Out There (HOT) program has served as a resource library of curriculum models, of academic research, and of role models for students at Santa Ana High School. Notes how she, the teacher, had an important role in assisting the graduate and undergraduate students in developing their own teaching methodologies. (SC)

Reports on high schools' efforts to break the academic failure cycle and prevent drop-outs. Describes and reports the outcomes of the peer tutoring/mentoring pilot program developed as part of a major collaborative effort between the City University of New York and the New York City Board of Education. (JK)

Discusses the need for quality computer software for science instruction. Argues that very little software is currently available that uses the computer's capabilities to provide quality science instruction. Describes microcomputer tutoring systems under development at the University of Pittsburgh that are intended to significantly add to the…