The number of English language learners (ELLs) is increasing rapidly at US schools. Mainstream teachers have an important role in academic success of these students because ELLs spend most of their school time in mainstream classes, and pulled-out a few hours in a school day for ELL services. However, research on mainstream teachers and ELL…

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer (LGBQ) students are a substantial minority group within U.S. elementary, middle, and high schools. Many LGBQ students face harassment and discrimination, which can contribute to educational and psychological problems. Teachers play key roles in students' school experiences, and their attitudes about homosexuality…

Research Findings: Early care and education has pronounced implications for young children's social-emotional learning. Although program structural and classroom process quality indicators have been widely explored, teachers' personal social-emotional capacity has only recently been recognized as an indicator of quality. This study reviewed and…

Teachers who have uneasy feelings about diversity should (1) acquire factual and objective knowledge about students' cultures; (2) take steps to develop positive attitudes; and (3) develop teaching and relational skills for accepting diversity. (SK)

Argues that much disservice has been done to students in the name of developing and encouraging positive self-concepts without recognizing some of the limitations to this approach. Sets forth eight of these limitations. (FL)

Examining the translation of mastery learning theory into the practice of reading programs, this paper challenges the appropriateness of mastery learning for reading instruction. Noting that the use of the term "mastery" is arrogant, conservative, and dogmatic, the paper explores the ramifications of translating mastery learning theory…

Proposes specific public relations practices, aimed at parents, that will make the public more aware of the invaluable work done by English teachers. (RL)

Negative attitudes of children toward older persons are well documented, as is influence of teachers on children's attitudes. Surveyed state departments of education to determine curriculum content related to adult development and aging in teacher preparation standards. Few states required preparation in adult development and aging for teacher…

Faced with widespread public criticism, educators must remember the fundamental aims of education and teach by a well-conceived set of goals that includes responsible citizenship, academic competence, economic independence, self-esteem, and moral integrity. Learning experiences in social studies, science, and health can accomplish many of these…

The political and emotional issues surrounding the busing of children for purposes of school integration have caused us to focus on the methods of desegegation rather than on the goal of equal and quality education. Busing to integrate began after the 1954 Brown decision. Since that time, unwilling school superintendents and administrators have…