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Eckert, Jonathan; Byrd, P. Ann – Phi Delta Kappan, 2012
Two former classroom teachers go back to the classroom to work, observe and discuss education. Their lessons learned include that grouping students according to ability is difficult, teachers are overworked, teachers must get to know each individual student, and most importantly, the separation between schools and the academic and policy…
Descriptors: Teachers, Grouping (Instructional Purposes), Teaching Methods, Classroom Techniques
Mitchell, Anne – Phi Delta Kappan, 1989
Discusses principles to guide policy development for early childhood programs. Argues for an early childhood "ecosystem" that integrates early childhood and child care services. Discusses federal legislation and urges communities to accept responsibility for providing comprehensive academic, health, social, nutrition, and transportation…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Day Care, Early Childhood Education, Educational Policy
Johnson, Susan Moore – Phi Delta Kappan, 1988
Cincinnati (Ohio) Public Schools have exchanged their confrontational approach to contract negotiation for a more collaborative relationship among the teacher union, the school board, and the central office. This article explains how harmony was achieved in a difficult situation. Teachers benefited by gaining access to policy-making opportunities.…
Descriptors: Cooperation, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, Negotiation Agreements