Presents a theory of school learning that attempts to explain individual differences in school learning as well as to determine the ways in which such differences may be altered. (MP)

A summary of research on humor that has practical implications for those who work with children. (Author/MP)

Presents recommendations for parents and educators who want to affect state policies and legislation for children. (MP)

Uses the authors' experiences in Texas to suggest some strategies that teachers and parents can use to affect the state legislative process. (MP)

Suggests some ways in which parents can use their power to affect school policy. (MP)

Discusses the development of the market for books for infants; presents reasons why even young infants can benefit from being read to; and provides guidelines for selection of appropriate books for babies. The guidelines include sturdiness and developmental appropriateness. A list of recommended books is appended. (SKC)

Describes three activities to reinforce recognition and formation of numerals and letters, to make classroom activities interesting and different, and to prepare a personalized gift that encourages the student's feeling of self-worth. Activities are presented in a clip-and-save format, with each carrying an identifying number and including…

Discusses how practitioners and external groups can help promote child-centered care for infants and young children. (CI)

Describes a tour of the German Fairy Tale Road, which extends through northern Germany, where many fairy tales originated. (BB)

Discusses a series of steps and strategies that teachers can use to work with and help "troubled" children. (BB)