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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Liu, Fuchang – International Journal of Whole Schooling, 2011
This paper discusses the advantages and disadvantages of departmentalization of elementary schools, with an emphasis on teaching mathematics, as perceived by preservice teachers who shared their opinions through online discussion. Advantages include teachers' enthusiasm about and focused attention on the specialized area and students' easier…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Junior High Schools, Elementary Schools, Team Teaching
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Calabrese, Raymond; Patterson, Jean; Liu, Fuchang; Goodvin, Sherry; Hummel, Crystal; Nance, Erica – International Journal of Whole Schooling, 2008
Social inclusion of students with disabilities into the school system is a primary goal for many educators as well as advocates for this population. One program that seeks to increase levels of social inclusion for students with disabilities is the Circle of Friends Program (COFP). Its purpose is to widen the social network of students with…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Mentors, Inclusive Schools, Disabilities