Outlines a method of establishing a university/public school partnership that proves beneficial for both institutions. Describes four essential components for effective collaboration. Argues that such collaboration fosters excellence in education. (HB)

Describes a Texas program in which elementary and secondary school teachers switch positions with university professors. (FL)

Offers a reflection on the shootings at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, on April 20, 1999. Describes how neighboring Chatfield High School prepared for and welcomed the students and staff of Columbine to their school, showing cooperation, professionalism, and heart in the face of tragedy. (SR)

Describes the development and testing of an interdisciplinary unit on mystery. (FL)

Points out that advocates of cooperative learning frequently operate as if cooperation was better than both competition and individual work. Argues that educators should seek to empower students to engage in the best, most humanly evolved, most moral forms of all three. (MS)

When middle schools align themselves with high schools, the educational and developmental transition of early adolescents succeeds. Begin the work of transitioning sooner and high schools will spend less time acclimating students to the demands of high school and more time teaching new material. This article discusses the importance of aligning…

Presents activities that combine the arts with reading, writing, mathematics, social studies, science, and foreign language instruction. (FL)

The authors present a ten-step placement procedure that they have used to arrange optimal assignments for student teachers. (SJL)

If administrators are to deal effectively with the complex management issues confronting public schools, they must have access to new professional learning experience. In addition, they need to interact with colleagues from different socioeconomic regions and from other countries. (FL)

Poses questions that are relevant to the division of labor in a team-teaching situation and offers suggestions for making team teaching a success. (FL)

Offers five tips that teachers can use to improve their skills in communicating with parents. Discusses each tip and provides a scripted example emphasizing how each tip could be used in a parent-teacher conference. (MS)

Describes the rationale for "tech prep" programs--programs that offer a 2+2 plan for linking the last two years of high school with the curriculum of a two-year community or technical college to produce students with high-level skills. (SR)

Advocates the collaboration of colleges and high schools in charting out and incorporating skills and curricular objectives central to both institutions. Provides a historical perspective. Presents data from surveys of teachers and students concerning which areas and skills should be improved among students. (HB)

Interviews educational psychologist Dr. Sylvia Rimm about underachievers and underachievement syndrome. Discusses how parents and teachers can best help underachievers; societal messages about underachieving; girls and underachieving; the role of reading in underachievement; and other such topics. (SR)

Describes communication in school organizations, the process of communication, communication problems, and how educational leaders can improve communication in schools. (SRT)