Quantum physics is the basis for many technologies that are a fundamental part of our daily lives (e.g., lasers) or that may become so in the future (e.g., quantum cryptography and quantum computing). Because of this, quantum physics is now a central aspect of many countries' secondary school curricula. In this article, we present the design and…

This article introduces Project RAISSE: Reading Assistance Initiative for Secondary School Educators and shares the findings of a study into those factors found to motivate study group participants at two rural high schools in the southern USA. The research team collected qualitative data over a two-year period, including interviews, artifacts,…

Intended for the secondary U.S. history teacher who wants to teach about the Vietnam War, this article discusses recommended student readings. (RM)

Reviews reading and instructional materials in the Educational Resources Information Center on the Bicentennial. (RB)

This Newspaper in Education Development Plan begins with a set of evaluation forms intended to help determine the direction of the Newspaper in Education (NIE) program. The plan covers all major aspects of NIE administration, promotion, and curriculum design. The plan encompasses the following areas: (1) "Establishing NIE Priorities";…

Objectives of a study were to (1) identify office documents that could be used to prepare business student reading materials and (2) evaluate the materials. Classroom use with over 260 high school business students indicates that such materials can help students improve reading skills in verifying and comprehending detail. (Author/CH)

Presents a bibliography of 100 books which are of interest to English teachers. (RB)

Describes the processes used by the North Salem Central School District in New York when parents challenge school materials. (MD)

Presents information on documents in the ERIC system on secondary reading materials. (RB)

Describes the many kinds of materials that English teachers can draw upon to enrich and expand students' experiences with literature. Outlines ancillary materials used to supplement the study of various literary anthologies. Argues that anthologies should be viewed as points of departure and not as destinations. (HB)

Presents a comprehensive, annotated listing of new commercial products and publications for elementary and secondary English teachers in reading and literature. (RB)

Presents ERIC documents on reading and instructional materials for adolescents and discusses black literature and censorship problems. (RB)