In view of the hypothesis that motivational deficits are basic to learning problems, this study investigated the effectiveness of tangible reinforcers as an additional motivator to improve the reading competence of urban, retarded readers compared to the same instructional procedures without reinforcements in natural, small group settings for…

Topics discussed are: what the city is, what a good urban school is not, and criteria of good urban schools. Approaches that maximize and utilize the city as a center for learning are given through an examination of five models of urban schools. (Author/AM)

Describes a program aimed at helping to alleviate the problems of high turnover of science teachers in inner city schools and of high unemployment of scientists and engineers by establishing an intern program to credential people with science related background. (SLH)

This digest, based on an extensive review of research on comprehensive school reform, presents a brief overview of the role of teachers in comprehensive schoolwide reform (CSR). CSR is most successful when schools have decision-making autonomy in administration and instruction. Teachers also prefer models that fit with the school's overall…

Describes the Cooperative Urban Teacher Education program, operated by the Midcontinent Regional Laboratory, a Kansas City-based research and development institution established in 1966, in the days of major Federal expenditures for education. (Author/JM)

Authors present a concept and a method for mental health consultation with teachers. The aim is to describe training to develop alternative approaches to a variety of student responses which indicate potential school failure. (Authors)

Curriculum revision of the school systems K-12 social studies program involves a model built around a geo-historical unit developed through the joint efforts of many specialists. Social science concepts were introduced through an interdisciplinary approach. (CB)

Describes an experiment in K-16 collaboration that is taking place on the Milwaukee Public Schools, Wisconsin. Public school "teachers-in-residence" undertake a 2-year stint at a university program dedicated to mainstreaming multiculturalism in undergraduate education and help create courses for future urban educators. (SLD)

Addresses the need for induction programs for beginning teachers and discusses the theoretical and research support for them. Develops the notion of induction as a community responsibility and describes a university-school induction consortium, a university induction program, an induction program at a middle school, and the role of the principal…

Because of its importance in teacher preparation, the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), has a major part to play in enhancing and strengthening the educational opportunities and performance of urban students. This article proposes actions for NCATE which reflect this role. (IAH)

Uses case-study methods to compare the urban field-teaching experience of two undergraduate teacher-education students. Identifies factors that contributed to one student teacher's success and the other's failure. The successful student teacher was much better at adapting to the needs of her students. (SLD)

Discusses whether white male teachers can be positive role models for at-risk black male youth and concludes that they can if they are men of integrity who are willing to take on the risks associated with being a dedicated teacher. (SLD)

Inspired by Donald Schon's work "Educating the Reflective Practitioner" (1987), the authors create virtual worlds using an approach combining video technology and the case teaching method. This article describes two video series, "Mentoring the New Teacher" and "Becoming a Star Urban Teacher," aimed at enhancing the…