Describes a collaboration between an innovative high school English course and a college-level course of literacy theory. Describes the collaboration, its goals and outcomes, and benefits. Discusses briefly resisting institutional hierarchies. (SR)

Presents a contemporary leadership model comprised of three elements necessary to successfully recognize and promote teacher leaders. The elements include establishing an appropriate school culture, recognizing teacher leaders, and inspiring teachers' confidence. The three elements, along with enabled teacher leadership, create positive cultural…

Tells a story of crossing borders in support of dilemma management in the teaching of literature. Discusses working together to manage dilemmas in literacy and teacher education. Sketches the genealogy of a network of teachers from across the southeast region of Michigan. Focuses on the teachers working in the "eye of reform" at an…

This article provides a new definition of collaboration within the context of gifted education and expands on the utilization of coteaching as a collaborative strategy. Five models of coteaching developed for teaching students with disabilities were adapted and examples of their use with gifted students in inclusive classrooms are provided.…

Describes The Learning Space, a Seattle-based organization that provides support for classroom teachers by providing a means of communicating and collaborating with other teachers via the World Wide Web. Discusses the Web site that includes classroom lessons and considers growth of the organization to expand to other states. (LRW)

Describes a summer institute designed to connect those self-identified "word wizards" and "number crunchers"--those teachers who might name themselves as either more comfortable with written literacy or with numeracy. Concludes that teachers need professional development that provides the opportunity to team with others (different disciplines,…

A naturalistic study of seven elementary teachers revealed they were keenly aware of teaching's moral and relational purposes. Teachers recognize the importance of consistent classroom management that respects children, caring relationships, and commitment to professional growth and collaboration with other teachers. Administrator support helps…

Describes the community of English educators in 2001. Considers individual and collective roles of English educators as modeling life-long learning for students, prospective teachers, and colleagues. Concludes that the vision of English educators in the 21st century must be locally constructed and rest upon the desires of participants to make…

Discusses the role of the principal as staff developer, clarifying some things that principals must do to fulfill their responsibilities as staff development leaders. This includes: emphasizing a context of collaboration in their schools, promoting results-driven learning, and modeling a commitment to their own ongoing professional development in…

Describes the Russell Scholars Learning Community Laboratory at the University of Southern Maine and identifies elements of this curricular piece that would be useful to those who intend to develop similar programs on their campuses. The objective of the Lab is for students to acquire life-skills through exposure to non-traditional learning and…

Reviews the development of the Maryland Virtual High School (MVHS) of Science and Mathematics, which provides science resources, mentoring, and support for Internet collaboration by teachers and students. Describes how MVHS teams organize teachers and schools statewide. Discusses lessons learned from the MVHS, highlighting the MVHS CoreModels…

Examines three very different elementary, middle, and high schools that used the National Staff Development Council's original 1995 standards to design exemplary staff development programs that resulted in improved student achievement. Program highlights include school leaders who value lifelong learning for staff and students, multi-disciplined…

Discusses studies that find small secondary schools are safer than large schools; offers three reasons for these findings: students are visible, there is a professional community of teachers, and small schools have a clear sense of purpose. Supports reasons with examples from several small secondary schools. (PKP)

A recent survey shows that Texas elementary teachers believe most students' science-education needs are adequately met in their schools. About 12 percent of 85,000 teachers are involved in collaborative ventures related to teaching and learning in science. Teachers recommended developing better science curricula and preservice courses. (MLH)

Presents an interview about learning communities with Ann Lieberman, known for her work in teacher leadership and development, educational change, collaborative research, and partnerships. The interview addresses characteristics of schools with professional learning communities; how such schools are created; necessary external supports; on-the-job…