This study described an evaluation model designed to evaluate the use and impact of Professional Development Schools (PDSs) in teacher education. It employed quantitative and qualitative data and was flexible enough to be used by practitioners in both education and training and development. Data were collected via observations, interviews, and…

Emerging research suggests that providing personal computers to students, in combination with a constructivist teaching approach, holds promise for significant gains in student achievement. As we begin a process of using one-on-one learning with laptop computers in a large urban district, it is important to share information concerning the design,…