Getting a master's degree means lots of late nights, busy weekends, and probably taking on student loan debt. The commitment raises the question: Is it worth it? This article takes a comprehensive look at how much a master's is worth, which degree one should pursue, and how one can find a balance in graduate school.

In this article author introduced a structure of applied reading skills and suggested instructional strategies for development of initial strategies appropriate for learners in middle and upper levels of the elementary school. (Author/RK)

Recognizing that textbook adoption procedures and evaluation criteria vary from state to state or district to district, the authors present some general guidelines on screening and evaluation that should prove helpful to any elementary textbook adoption committee. (Author/SJL)

Guidelines are presented for arranging to have professional musicians visit and perform in an elementary school, choosing the right musical group, negotiating the fee, and preparing the students for the concert. (Author/SJL)