The contributions of psychologist and educator, Leta Hollingworth (1886-1939), to the development of school psychological services are identified. Considered are her organizational involvement, professional writing, and research in this area. (DB)

The contributions of Leta Hollingworth (1886-1939) to the psychology and education of the gifted include teaching the first college course devoted exclusively to the gifted; writing the field's first comprehensive text; adding to understanding of educational practices; and maintaining high standards of scholarship. (Author/DB)

A Navajo hogan is used as a metaphor for examining educational concerns of Leta Hollingworth (1886-1939). The six walls are concern for the individual, recognition of special abilities, objective observation, wit/humor, friendship, and vision. Space within the hogan reflects educational concerns with space, time, multiplicity of stimuli, language,…

As codirector of Harvard University's Project Zero, David Perkins has conducted long-term research programs on creativity, problem solving and reasoning, and learning in the arts, sciences, and everyday life. He explains a new program designed to help teachers connect thinking strategies with subject matter, so that students can better manage…

Describes the career and professional accomplishments of Siegfried Ramler, from his job as translator at the Nuremberg trials to his current role as administrator at Punahou School in Hawaii. The most powerful expression of Ramler's internationalism is the 20-year-old Pan Pacific Program, now firmly rooted in Hawaiian educational life. (MLH)

Since 1987, Baltimore Mayor Kurt Schmoke has made education his top priority. He strongly supports serious, autonomous schools, insists on accountability, and has impeccable education credentials. Recognizing a crisis in public education, Schmoke moved to save the system from further deterioration and opened it to responsible reform via…

Ralph W. Taylor's scholarly contributions to the evaluation and curriculum development fields prior to 1950 were central to educational discourse for subsequent decades. Taylor's genius was present in development of the National Academy of Education, the National Institute of Education, the National Assessment of Educational Progress, the Center…

Gives a short biography of George Polya and a summary of his suggestions for teachers. (15 references) (MKR)

Although U.S. Education Secretary Lamar Alexander's forceful presence on the educational scene has compelled attention and eclipsed his predecessors, we are a long way from knowing whether this consummate politician and his espoused causes (such as America 2000) are destined to make a serous difference in U.S. education. (MLH)

Claims Edgar B. Gordon's most unique contributions were his highly influential but less publicized involvement with radio instruction in music. Traces Gordon's professional development, details his radio involvement, and analyzes his instructional techniques and materials. (Author/BSR)

The contributions that Professor Erwin Stein has made to German education are discussed. For example, he played a crucial role in the founding of the School for International Pedagogical Research. (RM)

The life and work of Eleanor Roosevelt are discussed. Photographs are included. (RM)

Viktor Lowenfeld's role in fashioning a predominant ideology and teaching method for art education in schools is an indispensable chapter in the history of art education. His contributions are discussed in this special issue. (RM)

Suggests 22 biographies for elementary and secondary readers. (SJL)

Argues that biography written especially for adolescents can be taught in such a way that students learn to exercise judgment in their reading. Provides a list of questions teachers can use to help students become more discerning in their perusal of nonfiction and biography. (FL)