This overview is presented in three sections. Thomas Guskey outlines the development of mastery learning, its application in the classroom, and its benefits and drawbacks. LuOuida Phillips answers questions about the student's role in mastery learning. Kay Miller describes the success of mastery learning at Westover School. (SJL)

Whether through movies, stories of immigration, or a myriad of other out-of-the-box ideas, teachers are finding ways to help immigrant students create new futures in a new country. This article looks at schools around the country to find truly creative strategies for teaching immigrant students that work for ESL specialists and regular classroom…