April
On The Cover
Glenn Cook
Students affected by the hurricanes are putting down new roots in communities nationwide
Kathleen Vail
A devastated school district has an unprecedented opportunity to remake itself
Features
- Kindergarten Learning Gap
Lynn Fielding
Involving parents and caregivers during the powerful early learning years from birth to age 5 gives young children an equal chance at success.
- Who's in Charge
Rick Maloney
Before you can fix what's broken, you must have the proper tools.
- Turn Off That Phone
A. Dean Pickett and Christopher Thomas
Legal responses to cell phones, cameras, and other electronic distractions.
- The New Integration
Lawrence Hardy
Will focusing on socioeconomic status in school enrollment raise achievement?
- Integration by Income
Richard D. Kahlenberg
Change takes political will, but separate schools for rich and poor are inherently unequal.
- Planning for Equity
Kelley D. Carey
A comprehensive focus on equity in programs and facilities is the best way to help desegregation stick.
- Closing the "Reality Gap"
Gerry House
The first step in closing the minority achievement gap is to educate all students to be conceptual thinkers.
Departments
- Up Front
April 2006 Upfront
Editorial Staff
News, views, and trends you should watch.
- Your Turn
April 2006 Your Turn
Editorial Staff
This month, You Say: You’re not optimistic about NCLB. We Ask: Should we try to integrate schools by income?
- Facilities
Spaces for Teaching Science
Peter A. Gisolfi
Specialized subject matter and activities call for special approaches to the design of science rooms.
- Research
The Right Size School
Susan Black
For some rural communities, small schools might be the right answer—especially if they provide an enriched curriculum.
- Communications
New Rules of Engagement
Nora Carr
Finding common ground in today’s divided communities requires new rules of engagement.
- School Law
Addressing Religious Beliefs in Class
Benjamin Dowling-Sendor
The culture war has turned instruction about evolution and creationism into a political minefield.
- Technology
The Unkindest Funding Cut
Victor Rivero
Axing federal funds for education technology would undercut this country’s commitment to 21st century skills.
- Learn More
April 2006 Learn More
Editorial Staff
Your source for ideas and information.
- Marketplace
April 2006 Marketplace
Editorial Staff
Resources on student achievement.
- Adviser
April 2006 Adviser
Editorial Staff
What would you do if … your board wanted to eliminate AP classes?