Written by Michael Cozort – The author shares a humbling coaching experience that demonstrates the importance of building relationships with diverse learners both in and out of the classroom.
Empowering Youth: How Student Voices and Andragogy Can Transform a School
Written by Carl M. Ladd- The author describes his efforts to combat the issue of bullying by empowering teachers and students to create a school environment of civility and respect.
Shared Leadership
Written by Alice Rogers-Farris – The author examines internal high school governance and promotes the establishment of professional learning communities to improve school climate and student achievement.
Differentiating the Kindergarten Classroom
Written by Kevin Johnson, Roberta Hollinger, and Laura James – Ideas for differentiating word study and literacy instruction in the kindergarten classroom.
Meeting Students’ Needs: The Key to Drop-Out Prevention
Written by Dianne F. Bradley, Judith Ann Pauley, and Joseph F. Pauley – The authors describe a program that helps teachers connect and communicate with individual students.
Empowering Systems to Support Vulnerable Children through a Collaborative University-Social Services Partnership
Written by Dr. Liv M. Lassen – The author describes the positive outcomes of a partnership between the University of Oslo and the social services departments in that city.
Moving From Despair to Repair
Written by Kathy-Jo Warn – The writer explores the elements that contribute to the decline of a small town in New Hampshire and makes recommendations for its revitalization.
Foreward
Volume 8 – Summer 2005
Every Child Is A Leader
Written by John J. Bonstingl – A school district discovers that high academic achievement begins with leadership development for all students.
From Page to Stage: Active Learning Through Educational Theatre
Written by Patricia Lindberg – By participating in educational theater, students develop their collaborative skills and create cognitive connections.