Since the first charter school law passed in Minnesota in 1991, over 40 states and the District of Columbia have passed laws allowing the publicly funded, privately managed, and semiautonomous schools of choice. Ever since the first charter school opened in Minnesota in 1992, the battle for fair funding has raged across the land. On the one hand,…

Paraeducators perform multiple roles in U.S. classrooms, including among others preparing classroom activities, working with students individually and in small groups, supporting individualized programming for students with disabilities, managing classroom behavior, and engaging with parents and communities. Yet, little research provides insights…

The provision of services is discussed for the following areas: defining curriculum and methodology, working with parents in new roles, delivering related services, modifying buildings and equipment, defining the least restrictive environment, providing transportation, and determining the budgetary impact of low pupil-teacher ratios. (SB)

Reviews several studies focusing on technology-related student achievement gains and profiles programs that successfully use technology in teaching. Two benchmark studies by Houston's American Productivity and Quality Center document the effectiveness of total-immersion approaches, a focus on teaching and learning issues, and sufficient planning…

A questionnaire was developed by the University of Houston's Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation to: (1) assess continuing education needs of health and physical education teachers and athletic coaches; (2) determine factors motivating them toward study; and (3) identify types of college programs needed. The responses of…