Demonstrates that the gap between research and implementation in the teaching of English is no larger than the gap between the conception of innovations in other fields and their realizations. (DD)

Discusses the policy, objectives, and possible teaching procedures that a local teachers' association developed in response to a directive to include writing in all subject areas and at all grade levels. (RL)

Provides information on initiating and planning poetry-in-the-schools programs, the problems normally encountered in developing such programs, and the benefits of the programs. Notes resources for learning about the work of poets in the schools. (JT)

Describes how to create a rubric for portfolios which includes quantity and quality. Presents suggestions for implementing a two-tiered portfolio rubric. (RS)