The lessons offered are in three groups: basic lessons related to social behaviors; lessons related to the basic mechanics of putting together a paper to submit to a journal; and lessons regarding matching the study to the substantive and stylistic preferences of a particular journal. (SM)

Presents 16 steps to improve instructional quality at the university level. There are steps for teaching fellows, junior faculty, senior faculty, and building incentives to sustain good teaching. The article notes each step alone will not make a great impact, but together they can alter the campus environment. (SM)

Discusses the need to revise New York State's social studies curriculum to reflect the nation's diversity in a fair way, presenting a less biased, more realistic view of history. The curriculum should cultivate multiple perspectives, teach about common traditions, include examples of many peoples, and tell the whole story. (SM)

Intentional social support is crucial in reducing the risk of poor health and diminished educational attainment for adolescents facing various challenges and risks. The article examines ingredients of successful adolescent social support programs, notes supportive school and community environments, and looks at various programs designed to support…