Presents the opinions of two experts (one pro and one con) on the issue of teacher tenure. (JMB)

Briefly presents the opinions of two experts--one pro and one con--on the issue of bilingual education. (JMB)

Asserts that teachers can influence the direction of American education. Urges teachers to establish educational forums within school districts and to exert political pressure for educational change. (RH)

An elementary school principal comments on the use of individualized education programs and notes problems to be resolved if IEP's become required for every child. (SS)

A professor of law favoring the California proposal for a statewide voucher system emphasizes the significance of family choice; a superintendent of public schools argues against the proposal, raising the possibility of administrative problems and the negation of efforts toward equal opportunity. (SS)

This illustrated feature presents contributions from teachers during the 1930s which describe class activities and instructional strategies, excerpts from 1933 press reports on education and the depression, and a table of educational statistics comparing 1936 and 1988. (SM)

Article provided thoughts on teaching that may challenge your own, practical tips for analyzing your classroom attitudes, and a verbal pat on the back for the good job you're doing. (Editor/RK)

A brief debate on the effectiveness of busing. (CM)

Discusses how educational practice is influenced by economic, political, and social forces that reside outside the schools or school district. (CM)

Presents experts' answers to 54 questions on a variety of teaching issues, such as teaching about religious holidays, giving candy as a reward, violating children's confidences, managing classroom routines, assigning homework, grading and using teacher aides. (JMB)

Five people-teachers, administrators and a State Senator, discussed teacher evaluation. (RK)

Author offered some random reflections and convictions as food for thought on issues related to the language skills development of elementary school children. (Author/RK)

The editors spent a year reviewing government documents, studies, reports, and journals, and interviewed hundreds of parents, teachers and other professionals in compiling this extensive profile of American children today. Its intent was to help the teacher understand the student in the classroom and in making sound teaching decisions. (Editor/RK)