The dividing line between high school and college has never been entirely clear, explains a historian of American education. In fact, for most of the 19th century, it was difficult to distinguish between high schools and colleges. It wasn't until the early 1900s that high school and university officials drew firm boundaries between the two…

School districts on the leading edge of the Birth through Third Grade movement have demonstrated unprecedented success raising the achievement of low-income students by developing coherent strategies focused on the early years of learning and development. These communities are not merely improving preschool. Rather, they are building aligned,…

After a brief discussion of the concept of upper-division universities, the authors describe the way in which the University of Houston at Clear Lake City ensures articulation of its programs with the eight community colleges it serves. (IRT)

Cites several factors undermining the value of "warranty" programs intended to ensure that teacher education institutions will stand behind their graduates and provide support to the districts that employ them. Suggests shifts in focus that could make first year teacher support programs effective. (PGD)

The Oregon State University/Western Oregon State College School of Education has introduced a "warranty" for its graduates' performance. Concurrent improvements in the existing program include more rigorous admission screening and student evaluation, expanded field experiences and academic requirements, and partnerships with other…

Describes how three institutions and agencies constructed an in-service teacher education program based on an assessment of the needs of teachers and administrators in the region. (IRT)

Good work by "outsiders" requires more than the right attitude concerning school complexities on the inside. Outside change agents can use seven strategies: acknowledging values, problem-setting, short-circuiting the system, one-legged conferencing, text-making, curriculum-making, and observing with feedback. Includes 24 references. (MLH)

Describes the first year of a program conducted by two Oregon institutions of higher education that "warranty" their teacher education graduates. The program provides support to graduates and their employers, encourages collaboration between the teacher education program and local schools, makes the teacher education faculty accountable,…

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…

The clinical phase of teacher education needs to be a shared responsibility among three equal partners: schools and school systems, colleges and universities, and professional organization of teachers. These partners must develop clinical teacher training criteria that will make teacher preparation programs effective and improve the schools…

Failures in the university-public school partnership to raise student academic achievement in disadvantaged areas is attributed to faculties that hold diametrically opposed views regarding both the dimensions of the problem and the basic aims and objectives of education. (MF)

Based on a University of Tokyo/Stanford University study, this article examines the context surrounding teachers' professional lives. Preliminary findings indicate similarities and differences in teacher perceptions of roles and responsibilities, institutional contexts, use of time, and professional development activities. Japanese teachers work…

The consortium/teacher education council approach to collaboration in teacher education centers seems to close the gap between token school involvement and actual involvement. (Author)

A new cooperative program jointly designed by Philadelphia school principals and University of Pennsylvania faculty members allows principals the opportunity to earn graduate degrees while studying educational theory in the context of their own practical experiences. (JBM)

Describes the Graduate Urban Education Program collaboratively developed by the school of Education at Florida International University, the Dade County (Florida) Public Schools, and the United Teachers of Dade for teachers in Chapter 1 elementary schools. The program helps teachers apply their professional training sucessfully in the urban…