Recently added articles from The Clearing House:

Teaching social studies to middle school students with learning problems.(Report)

May 01, 2008; Steele, Marcee M. ... Abstract: Because of recent legislation, students with mild disabilities frequently receive social studies instruction in the general education classroom. Therefore, middle school teachers have the challenge of teaching social studies to students with a wide range of abilities. Emphasis in ...

Embracing the Principles and Standards for School Mathematics: an inquiry into the pedagogical and instructional practices of mathematics teachers in high-poverty middle schools.(Report)

May 01, 2008; McKinney, Sueanne ... Abstract: Principles and Standards for School Mathematics outlines essential features crucial to teaching mathematics so that all students have opportunities to learn mathematics content with conceptual understanding. Although the document outlines extensive goals for the teaching and ...

School censorship: it comes in a variety of forms, not all overt.(Report)

May 01, 2008; Martinson, David L. ... Abstract: Publicity concerning school censorship too often centers on the clumsy, heavy-handed, and overt efforts of school administrators or other impact parties to control student speech or publications. In this article, the author contends that such obvious and oftentimes inept attempts ...

Should all students be required to take algebra? Are any two snowflakes alike?(Report)

May 01, 2008; Morgatto, Sara Festa ... Abstract: In this article, the author explores the "algebra for all" issue to raise awareness about the many facets of this dilemma facing educators at the middle and high school levels. She discusses both sides of this controversial issue, especially regarding its impact on students' ...

Beyond learning styles: brain-based research and English language learners.(Report)

May 01, 2008; Lombardi, Judy ... Abstract: In this article, the author discusses ways in which teachers can implement brain-based research in teaching English language learners (ELLs). Teachers of ELLs can draw on recently developed brain-based research applied to other learners, in addition to their considerations of ...

Atoms, strings, apples, and gravity: what the average American science teacher does not teach.(Report)

May 01, 2008; Berube, Clair ... Abstract: American science teachers in elementary and middle school face a dilemma as they prepare students for high school physics and advanced placement classes. The dilemma lies in ensuring that these students are equipped with the high-level science content they need to thrive in such ...

The California State University early Assessment Program.(Report)

May 01, 2008; Knudson, Ruth E. ... Abstract: The California State University (CSU) requires entering freshmen to be proficient in English reading and writing, as demonstrated on proficiency measures. Currently, approximately 46 percent of incoming college freshmen need remediation in English reading and writing. To assist ...

Techniques for using humor and fun in the language arts classroom.(Report)

May 01, 2008; Minchew, Sue S. ... Abstract: The authors, former middle and high school English teachers, review the rationale for using humor and fun in the classroom and provide detailed descriptions for teaching practices and activities that confer enjoyment and learning for language arts students. Although fun ...

Review of All Kids Are Our Kids: What Communities Must Do to Raise Caring and Responsible Children and Adolescents, 2nd Edition.(Book review)

May 01, 2008; McDaniel, Thomas R. ... Benson, Peter L. San Francisco: jossey-Bass; Publication Date: October 2006; 448 pages; Price: $19.95; 1SBN-13: 978078798518'). Peter L. Benson, in the second edition of his 1997 text, observes that in Kenya and Tanzania, rather than greet someone with "How are you?" people ask, ...