The students at the Twin Pines School in Oakland, California, enjoy the experience of learning through a variety of sensory stimulation. It was all part of the school's Bicentennial festival last year from the Rockettes performing in the New York City room to kindergarteners panning for gold chips commemorating the Gold Rush. (Author/RK)

Authors see the provision of an "aesthetic atmosphere" as one of their greatest challenges. One is an art specialist and the other is a principal. Outlines some of the ways in which they have successfully met that challenge. (Editor/RK)

A geographer and a teacher present 12 "action packs" to show you how to obtain your goals for geography instruction. (Editor/RK)

Elementary school journalists achieve skill in newswriting using activities that simulate reporting for a newspaper. This special feature discusses every kind of newspaper writing and suggests exercises for practice in each kind. It is a manual for language arts classes as well as a handbook for school newspaper editors and reporters. (Editor/RK)

This paper seeks to outline an appropriate role for sociology in teacher preparation. An attempt is made to account for the hiatus between interest in education by sociologists on the one hand and on the other, their contribution to a sociology of education of value to the teaching profession. (Editor)

The "BASIC ID" model is used as a means for broadening the focus and enhancing the impact of career education. (Author)

Using collages, stencils and graffiti, kids get perspective on an important subject--themselves. (Editor)

Argues that it is not just the teachers of art subjects who should be concerned with their pupils' emotional development. (Editor/RK)

Describes the role of the liaison teacher who attempts to bridge the gap between teachers and social workers. (Editor/RK)

Using student development theory and Robert Kegan's work on the mental demands of modern life, explores new ways to advise college Greek organizations. Encourages advisers to listen closely to how students are interpreting the school's expectations. Outlines a way to foster students' understanding and adherence to risk management policies. (RJM)

Explores elements of a student-athlete culture (N=8) so as to provide richer understanding of its dual-role demands. Results revealed major themes that are fundamental in student-athlete culture. Thematic discussion centers on student-athletes' strong cultural immersion, as well as their ambivalence toward, and alienation from, others on campus.…

Reports results of a 7-year study of drama/theater for children, conducted by Arizona State University, with 30 participants progressing from kindergarten to sixth grade. Finds, as children aged, a shift from story to character in postperformance discussion of theater events; a subtle increase of evaluative responses; and that girls were more…

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (New Hampshire) includes among its counseling services "rites of passage" ceremonies in retreats for men and women students. The events encourage both introspection and some emotional exchange, and are designed to teach lessons of maturity while providing adult support. The program has raised interest at…

Nationwide, debate teams provide an outlet for low income, inner city students. The creator of the Urban Debate League believes that if students could use words to tackle issues and get the attention of decisionmakers, they would not need to use their fists. Participants find that urban debate is transformative, enhancing students' analytical…

PROJECT BLUE was funded during the first phase of the Safe Schools/Healthy Students initiative and proposed to provide students in its District with a range of services to improve school safety, decrease school violence, decrease alcohol and drug use, and improve student mental health. Selected results are highlighted and lessons learned from the…