The author's concern for how teachers nationwide are coping with unrelenting levels of stress is the topic of current research. A national sample of 1,200 teachers was asked to complete a survey addressing three areas: the sources of teacher stress; the manifestations of stress; and coping strategies they found most successful. Knowing the areas…

Explains the three approaches to foreign language teaching: immersion, Foreign Language in the Elementary School (FLES), and Foreign Language Experience (FLEX). Presents notable current examples of the use of each type of approach throughout the country that suggest that language teaching is reviving. (JM)

In a recent study, 18 Iowa and South Dakota elementary principals said the major reasons for developing a site council are to build broad-based accountability, create a results-oriented improvement agenda, and enhance a sense of community. Lack of adequate time and collaborative leadership training are obstacles to success. (MLH)