Makes linkage between violent incidents and more general school safety. Contends that, when school violence concerns are reframed to develop resiliency in youth to help them cope with stresses of violence, school psychologists will have much to offer. (Author/NB)

Based on a teacher's experience of teaching third-grade mathematics, this article reviews some of the problems faced in representing mathematical concepts to children, respecting children as mathematical thinkers, and creating a sense of community in the classroom. (MDM)

Explores role that counselors' personal experiences, values, and beliefs play as counselors make decisions about confidentiality. Focuses on counselor's beliefs about the rights and responsibilities of children, counselor's needs for belonging and a sense of adequacy, and counselor's personal value system. (NB)

This commentary addresses the role of behavior and learning in children's liking and eating of vegetables and candy, discussing the results from research with preschool children concerning their development of food preferences and the social context of eating. Practical applications of the research results for schools are presented. (SM)

It is important to teach dictionary skills to elementary English-as-a-Second-Language students. An English learner's dictionary is a student's main source of information when lacking human help, and though English words may be forgotten, the dictionary skill is learned for life. This article discusses how to include dictionary use in an exam and…

Presents the autonomous-learner model developed by George Betts and the Renzulli model as possible ways to facilitate creative thinking and personal development in Japanese students, whose culture typically emphasizes memorization. Concludes that developing the mindset to critically question learning will increase students' learning abilities and…

Introduces special issue on peer-led interventions that reflects upon international interest in harnessing the knowledge and skills of young people to current topics of concern. Issue addresses the cultural and social influences on the ways in which society accommodates the concept of providing real opportunities for young people to demonstrate…

A collection of essays and artwork by elementary and secondary school students from all over the United States is presented. Some of the essays are award winners, and others were selected by veteran writing teachers or seasoned editors. (SM)

Counseling approaches for elementary school students using play and art therapy techniques can help overcome cultural barriers. Discusses benefits of play and art therapy for helping culturally different students overcome barriers to school success, and reviews two programs that use art and play therapy as primary tools. (JPS)

Gifted students and youth possess a set of personality characteristics that make them uniquely vulnerable. School personnel and parents need to be aware of these risk factors so that they can provide coordinated educational and social opportunities to foster resilience. They must also be ready to offer preventive and therapeutic mental health…

Discusses 16 well-reviewed software products designed for elementary grade students--those products that make explicit claims about developing students' lexical knowledge and those that do not. Also examines the potential of technology to enhance vocabulary learning. (Author/VWL)

Argues that the alarming lack of fitness of today's American child is typical but is definitely not normal. (SR)

It is not unusual for an instructional model or approach to be misinterpreted in practice. Madeline Hunter bemoaned the way her Mastery Teaching approach was reduced to a seven step lesson plan. Although the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Model of sheltered instruction for English language learners (ELLs) was developed fairly…

Despite an apparent renaissance of interest in the creative and emotional in English education there remains a paucity of research in the province of teacher interpretations of pupils' creative, "affective", and imaginative activity. Based on the findings of an Ed D study conducted in six primary schools in central England, the genesis…

The reasons some children struggle with reading are as varied as the children themselves. From trouble decoding words to problems retaining information, reading difficulties are complex. All kids, says the International Reading Association, "have a right to instruction designed with their specific needs in mind." The question is how to identify…