Teacher education programs preparing for national accreditation must develop and represent knowledge base models used in curricula. Auburn University's College of Education devised decision seminars, a systematic review process that lets each program be represented according to its own professional knowledge base, assisting in quality assurance…

Examines one "Teachers as Readers" group, in which teachers meet to read and discuss children's literature. Finds that (1) reading can be defined as making meaning from picture book illustrations; (2) collaboration can be defined as listening to students; and (3) readers respond differently to books based on the beliefs and values they…

Discusses ways in which college instructors can use the Internet to share their teaching experiences, frustrations, and advice with colleagues. Reviews several electronic mail lists that address issues in teaching history and provides directions for joining them. Notes concerns and hopes regarding the use of the Internet by educators. (DSK)

Describes the experiences of a teacher using a mathematics curriculum called Six Through Eight Mathematics (STEM). Discusses how experiencing this curriculum helped shape views of mathematics and teacher role. (ASK)

An indepth survey of teachers conducted by the Texas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development found that teachers were furious about professional development as they knew it. They found it too theoretical--essentially out of touch with everyday classroom life. Practicing teachers wanted expert assistance with specific problems, not…

Explores the status of public-relations practitioners of color, identifies areas of concern for both scholars and professionals, and suggests areas for further investigation. Finds practitioners feel there has been progress toward including minorities in upper-level management positions in the field, yet their experiences reveal that barriers…

Categorizes and critiques the body of literature around the Holmes Group's three reports regarding the treatment of teaching and teacher education ("Tomorrow's Teachers,""Tomorrow's Schools," and "Tomorrow's Schools of Education"). Discusses three themes found in the literature (gender, professionalism, and…

Explores an anecdote about a parent withdrawing her child from a child care program as a metaphor for the current status of early childhood to illustrate the pedagogical, practice, and policy dilemmas challenging the field. Maintains that pedagogy, practice, and policy are inseparable and that early childhood professionals must be cognizant of…

Presents lessons learned from 12 years of administering a national accreditation system. Lessons for early childhood education practice include setting standards for quality, interpreting standards for practice, and administering good-quality programs. Professional development lessons relate to professional preparation and ethical responsibility.…

Discusses the urgent need to develop leadership in early childhood education in order to improve the quality of programming for infants, toddlers, young children, and their families. Describes five areas of leadership skills: advocacy, administrative, community, conceptual, and career development. (KB)

Describes the teacher-education program at Trinity University (San Antonio, Texas), a five-year program culminating in a master of arts in teaching that combines academic coursework in a range of subjects, rigorous classes to give students the basics of teaching, and a series of internships in professional-development schools. (SLD)

Successful school program innovation must incorporate technology as a tool to enhance teaching and learning. Employing a club structure that encourages student and staff leadership development, a Kansas junior high school integrates technology by organizing Web sites around themes and topics supporting the notion of community. Contains 12 Web site…

States that most community-college chairs do not receive any training for the complex roles and responsibilities associated with their positions. Offers a description of North Carolina State University's leadership-development program as a resource for practitioners. Contains 10 references. (VWC)

Describes the grassroots movement, begun nine years ago in the Maricopa Community College District to meet the unique training needs of college chairs, that has grown into the Chair Academy. Chronicles the development of the organization as well as its current and projected future activities. (VWC)

Presents three research stories from participants in Project ASSIST (All Students in Supported Inquiry-Based Science with Technology), an effort designed to improve the achievement of students with disabilities in the general science curriculum in grades K-6. Describes the project's attempts to bridge the gap between research and practice through…