The author builds his foundation for teaching reform on an idea of teaching that emphasizes comprehension and reasoning, transformation and reflection. He discusses (1) sources of teaching knowledge, (2) conceptualizations of these sources, (3) processes of pedagogical reasoning and action, and (4) implications for teaching policy and educational…

Detailing both the gradual uncovering of the child's questions and the careful response of the teacher, the author emphasizes the significance of those aspects of the teacher's craft that cannot be quantified, but that contribute to the rich environment in which a diversity of children can best develop and learn. (Author/CT)

Does the Constitution protect parents' right to pass their values along to their children? Author argues that it does, basing his contention on the language and the history of Pierce v. Society of Sisters, the landmark decision that guaranteed private schools' right to do business. (Editor/RK)

This article offers a preliminary report and description of the problems and progress of the reforms undertaken by the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services. (Editor/RK)

Article is the story of the Highlander Folk School, founded over forty years ago, and tells how it lends support to an alternative interpretation of our educational tradition. (Editor)

In this study of San Francisco's experience with desegregation, the author examines the political background that led to recourse to the federal district court, the constitutional context within which the case was decided, and the implementation of the decision. (Editor/RK)

Case studies of six high schools identified eight features that promote the success of language-minority (LM) students: (1) respect for students' languages and cultures; (2) teachers' high expectations of students; (3) LM as a leadership priority; (4) staff development; (5) LM-specific courses; (6) counseling; (7) parent involvement; and (8)…

The author, a kindergarten teacher, examines the effects of special needs intervention on classroom life. She comments that often a special education focus overemphasizes children's weaknesses. The author suggests that special educators and classroom teachers collaborate to produce an understanding of the context of individual children's lives.…

Case study of a subject-matter expert in a teacher-training program illustrates how expertise does not automatically translate into understanding how to model it for students. The expert's failure to view expertise as learned makes it unavailable for teaching as a subject. (SK)

This case study narrative of a middle school science teacher's experience of science education and commitment to promoting equity was developed collaboratively by the teacher and a university researcher. It demonstrates how this form of case study can be a way to represent teachers' practical knowledge. (SK)

School data, court reports, and interviews shape a case study of the experience of Puerto Rican students in a northeastern U.S. school system manifesting colonialism and its opposition in racially/ethnically positioned tensions. (Author/SK)

This response to Sconiers and Rosick's article discusses the value of their use of a fictionalized case study as a way to imagine questions about teaching practice. Suggests that comparison of this possible world with actual events can lead to questioning of habits, attitudes and practices. (Contains 26 references.) (SK)