Presents the story of high school teacher Philip Bigler, the 1998 National Teacher of the Year. He was interviewed by many national and local television and radio shows and is spending his year of release time traveling nationally and internationally to talk about education. He has yet to decide whether or not he will return to teaching. (SM)

Presents awardees of the Netherland's School Building Prize: those schools that have shown they can embrace new directions in school building design while adhering to budgetary limitations. Highlights general findings of the judges on school design and construct as presented by the 41 participating schools. (GR)

Presents an interview with science-fiction writer and 1999 winner of the Margaret A. Edwards Award, Anne McCaffrey. Discusses other awards and honors, how science fiction has changed in 30 years, inspiration for characters, writing for young adults, discovery of science fiction, research, writing habits and dealing with writer's block, and the…

Provides a close description of the ways that Randolph Caldecott's work continues to compel admiration to show how classic texts that are selected and evaluated in the marketplace are the product of historical contingencies. Suggests that the choice of Caldecott as the name for the big prize in children's book illustration was and is fitting. (RS)

Examines three award-winning school districts receiving recognition for their community relations programs or packages. The two top winners are recognized for a school promotion video and for a comprehensive website used to update the community on its schools. The third winner is recognized for its community relations informational package of…

Presents an interview with Karen Hesse, author of 12 books of fiction for young, middle, and older readers, and winner of the 1998 Newbery Award. Offers an overview of Hesse's books, organized into picture books, transition chapter books, and novels. Presents a discussion of the themes found in her books, highlighting children's discussion…

Discusses the experiences surrounding the application for and reception of federal awards designed to assist new investigators in the transition from doctoral research to building a federally-funded research program. Details the extensive preparation needed to pursue such a grant and outlines the different phases of implementing the research…

Highlights K-12 school construction projects that have won the Learning By Design Awards for 2001. Projects covered involve new school construction; and renovation, additions, and restoration. (GR)

Presents photographs and basic information on architectural design, costs, square footage, and principle designers of the award winning elementary schools that competed in the American School & University Architectural Portfolio 2000. (GR)

Presents photographs and basic information on architectural design, costs, square footage, and principle designers of the award winning middle schools that competed in the American School & University Architectural Portfolio 2000. (GR)

Presents photographs and basic information on architectural design, costs, square footage, and principle designers of the award winning high schools that competed in the American School & University Architectural Portfolio 2000. (GR)

Presents photographs and basic information on architectural design, costs, square footage, and principle designers of the award winning elementary schools that competed in the American School & University Architectural Portfolio 1999. (GR)

Presents photographs and basic information on architectural design, costs, square footage, and principle designers of the award winning middle schools that competed in the American School & University Architectural Portfolio 1999. (GR)

Presents photographs and basic information on architectural design, costs, square footage, and principle designers of the award winning high schools that competed in the American School & University Architectural Portfolio 1999. (GR)

Presents photographs and basic information on architectural design, costs, square footage, and principle designers of the award winning postsecondary educational facilities that competed in the American School & University Architectural Portfolio 1999. (GR)