This article summarizes briefly the literature supporting partnerships and describes the Diagnostic/Remediation Center for Essential Skills at Columbia College (SC), a successful partnership program between a teacher education institution and a school system. (MT)

Many colleges and universities have found that budget cuts are necessary due to difficult economic situations. Current financial trends in teacher education programs and alternatives to resulting budget cuts are examined. (DF)

Five syntheses of research on teaching are reviewed, with findings relevant to middle level teacher education highlighted. Implications for teacher education are discussed. Topics include preservice field experiences, adolescent student motivation, effective use of class time, effective teaching behavior and student achievement. (IAH)

Describes ways to improve middle-level preservice education, noting the importance of providing carefully designed educational experiences for 10 to 14-year-olds. Program shortcomings can be reduced by adopting a middle-level orientation and providing prospective teachers with knowledge of young adolescent development and sound middle-level…