Secretary of Education William Bennett discusses the importance of elementary education and elementary school teachers and what he hopes "First Lessons: A Report on Elementary Education in America" will accomplish. (MT)

Noted educators make predictions on the ways teachers, teaching, and curriculum will change in the elementary schools of the 1980s. (SJL)

In an interview, Reggie Jackson, baseball superstar, gives children advice on getting beyond first base in school this year. (CM)

Outlines the results of a national survey of elementary school students' attitudes. (CM)

Suggests ways for teachers to help elementary school children connect with history by enhancing their natural interest in stories. The approaches, adaptable to any age and topic, include using children's literature, acting, and storytelling. Stories of the past provide a base upon which children build larger ideas about history. (SM)

Presents anecdotes describing teachers with strong points of view on moral and social issues. (CM)

Presents short followup interviews of seven elementary school teachers who were teachers of the month a decade ago, and are still enthusiastic, practicing teachers. (CM)

Presents elementary school teachers with four simple questions for starting a year-long evaluation program. (CM)

Presents ideas to counteract teacher burnout and sagging teacher morale based on the attitudes of characters in the television show M*A*S*H. (CM)

Discusses classroom discipline and presents suggestions on how teachers can become more assertive in their classrooms. (CM)

Presents reasons for students' use of calculators in math class and techniques for encouraging their optimal use. Many educators suggest that calculators free students from concentration on computation and enable them to concentrate on problem solving. The article includes product information. (SM)

Discusses ways to promote an open, dynamic relationship between teachers and parents of exceptional children. (JMB)

Traditional mathematics education is a relic of the past and is inadequate for the challenges of the future. A blueprint for restructuring the mathematics curriculum is offered. Five broad goals are presented, an enriched curriculum is described, and principles related to affective learning in mathematics are identified. (IAH)

Basic concepts and skills which can be included in a K-six career awareness curriculum are outlined, teaching techniques discussed, and examples of learning activities presented. Emphasis is on integrating career awareness into academic coursework. (IAH)

Describes teacher-initiated activities to involve parents in their children's education. (CM)