Twenty-three papers on the use of higher order thinking approaches to improve basic skills education are presented. The key note article is (1) "A Case for Higher Order Thinking" (G. Garcia, Jr.). Under the heading "English Language Arts" are: (2) "Developing an Elementary Writing Program" (K. Contreras); (3) "Revision in the Writing Process" (L. van Allen); and (4) "Thinking Skills in Journalism and Speech Communication" (L. Richard). Under "Library Media" are: (5) "Thinking Experiences Are Library Experiences" (J. Kahler); and (6) "Thinking Skills and High School Libraries" (M. Boyvey). Under "Mathematics" are: (7) "Putting Computation in Its Place: Technology As a Bridge To Thinking" (C. S. Peavler); (8) "Problem Solving through Graphing" (R. J. DeValcourt); (9) "Using Geometry To Teach Problem Solving in Junior High" (B. Montalto); (10) "Thinking in Mathematics and the TEAMS Exit Test" (B. Hopkins); and (11) "Developing Thinking in the Fundamentals of Mathematics Class" (B. Montalto). Under "Reading" are: (12) "Thinking and Literature: A Plan for Prekindergarten and Kindergarten Teachers" (A. Beckett); and (13) "Thinking and Literature: A Plan for Seventh and Eighth Grade Reading Improvement" (C. Davis and M. Paulissen). Under "Science" are: (14) "Elementary Science REACHing Excellence" (B. ten Brink); and (15) "Thinking Skills and Secondary School Science" (K. Jbeily). Under "Social Studies" are: (16) "Questioning Strategies in Social Studies" (L. Grigar); (17) "TEAMS Skills in Social Studies" (D. Ketteman); (18) "Teaching Thinking in Secondary Social Studies" (E. Tyrone); and (19) "Think Citizenship!" (D. Ketteman). Under "More Thoughts" are: (20) "Thinking in Advanced Language Honors Courses: A Model" (I. Garcia); (21) "Thinking in the Fine Arts" (J. Sommer, J. Rollins, K. Wheetley); (22) "Helping Young Children Think" (A. Beckett); and (23) "Instruction and Assessment Must Match" (S. Wiedemann). (TJH)