Describes the rationale for "tech prep" programs--programs that offer a 2+2 plan for linking the last two years of high school with the curriculum of a two-year community or technical college to produce students with high-level skills. (SR)

Argues that struggling readers' pessimism about their own ability to learn to read can become the most powerful obstacle teachers face in helping those students become better readers. Presents 22 practical suggestions to help teachers craft an informed, persistent, systematic, emotionally supportive effort providing students with a wealth of…

Questions whether myths and unsubstantiated practices should be the basis for making decisions which affect the schooling of children. Provides 30 statements, 22 of which are definitely myths or "false", 4 are "true", and 4 can be answered either way, that are intended to dispel many misconceptions about educational practice. They also are…