Stresses the importance of teacher awareness in helping children cope with divorce. Curriculum activities which present different life-styles and situations are suggested. (Author/DB)

Describes a graduate class that discussed adversities professional educators face and delineates a five-step process in which class members questioned, clarified, and defended their beliefs without fear of reprisals. (RH)

The teacher's role in guiding children toward understanding and appreciating the values that govern people's behavior, attitudes and perspectives is discussed in this article. (Author/MP)

Suggests music activities for preschool and kindergarten classes that are especially suited for the nonmusical teacher. (Author/RH)

Discusses the importance of error as a mode of learning in the classroom. Argues that when children are not afraid of making errors, they are more likely than otherwise to take cognitive risks and raise provocative questions. (RJC)

This article reviews ways in which early childhood educators can be advocates for the many children whose diversities bring them face to face with suffering and injustice. Educators' professional advocacy can focus continually on specific ways in which schools or programs should reflect caring and fairness to all children, regardless of…

Maintains that teachers play an important role in building a child's self-respect, and that with self-respect, children are empowered. (Author/PCB)

Discusses enhancing the development and improving the quality of life of neglected children through acquiring a special understanding and style of interacting with them and by using activities designed specifically to meet their developmental needs. (RH)

Argues that, with the proper type of nurturing, children can emerge from their early childhood years well on their way to the development of true morals. (MP)

Discusses four leadership roles for school superintendents to help teachers respond to increasing and often conflicting demands. These roles are (1) future interpreter and meaning maker to build an educational vision; (2) capacity builder to ensure student success; (3) collaboration builder both within and outside the district; and (4)…

Describes aspects of mainstreaming a visually impaired three-year-old child into a Montessori preschool, discussing assessment of the child, sites available for enrollment, introduction into the site, Montessori teacher and special education teacher coordination, the child's adjustment, peer reactions, and teacher intervention. (RH)

Discusses nonschool-sponsored sports in children's education. Highlights the reasons that children participate in sports, children's definition of success in sports, the education of volunteer coaches and parents whose children are involved in sports, and suggestions for parents and educators who wish to support children in sports. (RJC)

Discusses some of the theoretical and practical issues concerning initial writing instruction in kindergarten and first grade. (BB)

Reports impressions about the current context of education for children in the Yukon as well as some unusual aspects of teaching in this harsh northern climate. Problems of evaluating education in the Yukon are briefly indicated. (Author/RH)

Outlines an approach to identifying and helping children with learning disabilities. (CM)