Outlines the differences between collaborative efforts and cooperative ones. Provides a discussion of concepts of interrelationships and institutional/organizational relationships. Points to the lack of research available on collaborative efforts. Includes models of cooperation and collaboration, examples contrasting collaboration and cooperation,…

Describes the positive effects of collaborative teacher teams. Such team efforts can produce good research, provide professional development, and encourage greater collegial interaction. Includes reference list. (MD)

Outlines the development of the Kramer Model, a project developed in the Little Rock School District (Arkansas). It includes an early childhood and elementary program housed in the same building that is an "extended day school". (MD)

Describes the legislated role for educational reform that the state of South Carolina has developed with its Education Improvement Act of 1984. (MD)

The Young Astronaut Program is a collaborative public-private sector program that is working to develop science and mathematics skills in elementary students. Corporate sponsors are used to develop public awareness of the program that provides materials and activities to teachers and parents. Includes a list of products available. (MD)

Business school collaborations have the potential for producing many positive changes in schools as outlined in the report "Investing in Our Children". (MD)

Outlines the "mathematics collaboratives" that are being developed with the assistance of Ford Foundation grants in 12 cities across the nation. They are meant to create conditions of collegiality between teachers and other mathematics professionals by supporting collaborative activities. (MD)

Describes an interdistrict network developed by the Metropolitan Teaching Effectiveness Cadre program that provides training in effective intsruction and supervision for 22 Kansas and Missouri school districts. (MD)

Describes "Learnball", a classroom management approach that uses sports format and peer approval to improve productivity, motivation, and behavior in the classroom. (MD)

Discusses the ways women have been kept outside the informal and unconscious male system of communication called by some "the old boys club". (MD)

The Comprehensive Interagency Diagnostic and Prescriptive Center of Richmond, Virginia, offers troubled youth a chance to have their problems evaluated and treated through a cooperative pooling of staff and resources from five agencies. (MD)

Describes an adult education program run by volunteers in northern Ohio. (MD)

Discusses the concept of automaticity in the learning process. The mastery of skills depends on the individual's ability to perform it unconsciously with speed and accuracy while consciously carrying on other brain functions. (MD)

Outlines a mobile educational system with classrooms in railroad cars developed by Mexican railways to educate the children of migrant railroad workers in Mexico.(MD)

Describes a curriculum review program using citizens and educators developed by the Jefferson County Schools in Colorado. Includes an outline of the program. (MD)