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Railsback, Charles E. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1983
Pitfalls presented in this guide to introducing microcomputers into school curricula include treating the change as magic, rushing to gain publicity, and changing by administrative fiat. Steps outlined to avoid such pitfalls include developing board policy and administrative procedures, acting on committee recommendations, and establishing a…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Elementary Secondary Education, Microcomputers, Problem Solving
Epstein, Trina; Elias, Maurice – Phi Delta Kappan, 1996
Deinstitutionalizing the mentally ill failed because proper implementation required large-scale societal changes. Dumping disabled kids into regular education without appropriate supports could mirror that fiasco. Inclusion can help create a sense of community through promoting acceptance and respect among classmates. The Social Awareness-Social…
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Community, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Elliott, Rebekah; Borko, Hilda – Phi Delta Kappan, 1999
Describes experiences of two elementary math teachers, whose dynamic, hands-on teaching techniques were at odds with components of the Kentucky Instructional Results Information System (KIRIS). Despite these teachers' successful efforts, the new Commonwealth Accountability and Testing System (CATS) replacing KIRIS will not contain portfolios. (12…
Descriptors: Accountability, Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Grade 4
