2011 marks the Centennial of the National Council of Teachers of English, and to commemorate this milestone, CCC will publish two Symposia, one in this issue of the journal, and a second in June. Here we learn from Erika Lindemann about the founding of both NCTE and CCCC; about how both groups have developed; and, drawing from these histories,…

Reviews a statistical survey of language study in American high schools and proposals aimed at improving the quantity and quality of language study at the preuniversity level. (AM)

Presents a list of books that were protested/attacked/censored at least three times between 1986 and 1995, culled from the American Library Association's "Newsletter on Intellectual Freedom." Discusses the limitations of any survey and standards for censorship. (TB)

A math and science teacher who surveyed former students about their most vivid memories in her class got some surprising replies. The subject matter (or comprehension thereof) mattered more than how she taught and treated her students. Compassion, encouragement, and effort were important take-home lessons. (MLH)

Elaborates on the reservations many teachers in Northern Ireland have about oral communication exams. (JAD)

Explains how two high school seniors used the Internet to conduct a poll on censorship issues. (TB)

The results of a survey of language attitudes of Estonian secondary school students, ages 15 to 18, are presented, and the implications for the practice of language maintenance are discussed. The survey revealed that Estonian is valued as a token of identity but not much as a commodity in the sense of linguistic economy. It is argued that…

A sample of 472 superintendents in New York State participated in this study, which examined the presence of sex discrimination in the selection of secondary school principals. The superintendents were asked to rate a hypothetical applicant resume that included credentials and a photograph. A hypothetical job description of a secondary school…

Excerpts responses from Master Journalism Educators and Certified Journalism Educators to a survey regarding why they sought certification, experiences as a result of certification, public recognition, and encouragement for other teachers to gain certification by the Journalism Education Association. (SR)

Based on a survey of individuals involved in decision making about technology education, the concerns of curriculum, teaching, facilities and equipment, role and place of technology education, and support and advocacy of technology education are discussed. Recommendations from the survey group are included. (KR)

Discusses the report "A Nation at Risk" and its effect on American education over the past decade. Presents data from a nationwide survey regarding the extent to which the report's recommendations have been carried out. Finds that the report has had little effect on education. Suggests reasons why the report had so little influence. (HB)

Eighty responses were received from both high school and college forensic directors: ninety percent of the respondents of involving audiences included generating support for the program, educating and motivating students, and serving audiences. (PD)

In a response to a review of Volume VI of the Youth in Transition series, the authors discuss how competency testing can be used to improve basic education. (MLF)

Includes "State Tech Prep Initiatives--A National Survey" (Hayes); "Tech Prep Evolves in Indiana" (Adcock, Suba); and NAIT (National Association of Industrial Technology) Accreditation--Tech Prep's Final + 2 Link" (Shaw). (JOW)

Analyzes the need for a professional identity for alternative education, and claims that teaching in alternative and correctional settings should be recognized as a legitimate career path. (SR)