Vol. VI No. 4* April, May, June 2001
Vol. VI No. 4* April, May, June 2001
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In This Issue
In this Issue In this quarter's Journal, you will find thoughtful and practical articles on a wide array of topics. Beginning with reflections by Jim Botkin on his book, No Limits to Learning and his inspiring views on wisdom, we then take you into the classroom with dedicated and visionary educators. Following articles focus on early childhood, a unique university program, adult education, multicultural education, international programs, a fascinating study of chess and academic achievement, and finally a number of new approaches to using technology in education and a comprehensive report on new school environments. We try to include in each issue of the Journal topics that will be of interest and value the great diversity of people who visit our website, and hope you will find these articles useful. Please let us hear from you as an active member of our electronic learning community.
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Dee
Dickinson
Some
thoughts about youth violence and what we can all do to meet the needs of
young people.
Toward
A Wisdom Society: An Interview with James Botkin
Vachel Miller and Manish Jain
James Botkin offered the following reflections on No Limits to Learning
and the current horizon of societal learning in an interview from his Cambridge
office on January 11, 2001.
John
Stanford International School in Seattle
Michele Anciaux Aoki and Sue Ranney
A review of the Stanford International School and how it is fulfilling its mission to be a truly international school with a focus on academic excellence.
Dan
Keller
A
student in the Danforth Educational Program at the University of Washington
shares his experiences as a Vice Principal intern at Brookside Elementary
in Lake Forest Park, Washington.
Lesson Study in Bellevue Schools
Ann Oxrieder
Bellevue teachers use Lesson Study approach in working together to improve student learning.
Teachers as Leaders
Carlene Murphy
ATLAS program helps teachers become educational leaders.
Diversity
Within Unity: Essential Principles for Teaching and Learning in a Multicultural
Society.
James A. Banks
The Essential Principles are designed to help educational practitioners in all types of schools increase student academic achievement and improve intergroup skills.
Five
Keys to Unlock the 21st Century and 11 Resulting Steps to Transform Education
Gordon
Dryden
Revolutions in education that can transform education in the 21st century.
First
Impressions of Early Childhood Education in China
Mary Ellen O'Keeffe
How Chinese schools for very young children are similar to those in the U.S. and what we can learn from each other.
Education
and Children in Foster Care: Future Success or Failure?
Janis Avery
Community based solutions can help children in foster care succeed in school.
"Know
Thyself" Online Humanities Self Study Program
Andrew Flaxman
Educate Yourself for Tomorrow is an online liberal arts program focusing on commitment to community through self knowledge.
The
USA Junior Chess Olympics Research: Developing Memory and Verbal Reasoning
Five-Phases
To PBL: MITA (Multiple Intelligence Teaching Approach) Model For Redesigned Higher
Education Classes
Technology
Access Foundation (TAF)
Trish Millines Dziko
This foundation brings free computer and technology access to those who have been traditionally underrepresented in the field of technology.
WildTech Learning
Eric Christianson
What can happen when a school gets involved with the Wilderness Technology Alliance? A win-win situation results for school, students and community.
Learning
Through Virtual Reality
Bill Winn
How virtual reality can help students learn and what kinds of virtual reality models are available now to be used in the classroom.
Programming
and Design of Public Schools Within the Context of Community
Anne Taylor
A very long, comprehensive report on an architect/educator's School Zone model for new school design.
Diversity
Within Unity: Essential Principles for Teaching and Learning in a Multicultural
Society
James A. Banks, Peter Cookson, Geneva Gay, Willis D. Hawley, Jacqueline
Jordan Irvine, Sonia Nieta, Janet Schofield, and Walter Stephan.
The
Learner's Way: Brain Based Learning in Action
Anne D. Forester and Margaret Reinhard
Classroom
Instruction That Works:Research-Based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement
Robert J. Marzano,
Debra J. Pickering, and Jane E. Pollock
Partnership
Education in Action A Companion to Tomorrow's Children
Deirdre Bucciarelli
and Sarah Pirtle, eds.
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on the Bulletin Board: Wanted: Information on interactive television in regards to education for a special project by a doctoral student. Contact Terryl J. Ross at: tjross@u.washington.edu. New City School's Hosts MI Institute June 24-27, 2001 Participants must have three years of MI experience. For more information visit the New City School website or contact Dr. Thomas Hoerr at TRHoerr@aol.com. Earthday Network Energy and global warming are the special focus of Earth Day 2001. Check out the site for activity ideas and information . Digital Blackboard Foundation is thrilled to recognize six Washington state educators as 2000-01 Innovation in Teaching Award and Innovation Fellowship recipients. Teachers are honored for their innovative uses of technology to teach math or science. Spread the word about our Innovation in Teaching program to teachers you know who are using technology creatively to teach math or science content. Applications will be available in September.
Teachers Without Borders is planning a trip to take computers to teachers in the Middle East - April 22 - May 2nd . If you can help please contact Fred Mednick." I would love your help. I make no claims at peace-making, only connecting teachers. I do believe, however, that life is too short to be disappointed. We can only do the best we can. Yours, Fred" President Bush announced his fiscal year 2002 budget, which provides the Education Department with the largest increase of any domestic cabinet agency. Information about the President's budget request for education -- including a press release, detailed summary, & state tables -- can be found at:http://www.ed.gov/offices/OUS/Budget02.
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