October

On The Cover

Learning and Gender

Michael Gurian

By paying attention to the differences between boys and girls, schools can gain new perspectives on teaching all children.

 

Is the Boy Crisis Real?

Kathleen Vail

Despite a wave of attention around gender, some researchers say it is too soon to tell.

 

Features

  • Failing District, Failed Reform

    Glenn Cook

    After takeovers, experiments, and chaos, Chester Upland’s experience provides lessons in how not to restructure schools.

  • What Boards Want from Schools

    Richard Rothstein and Rebecca Jacobsen

    The basics are important, but so are critical thinking and social skills.

  • Living with HIV

    Rebecca Jones

    Education and compassion help your students and their families cope with the disease.

  • Building Schools in Phases

    Terry Hoyle and Keith Sockwell

    Careful planning and segment-based construction can save districts money—and headaches—along the way.

  • When Large Is Small

    William S. DeJong and Frank Locker

    "Schools within schools" provide the intimacy and personalization of small schools without sacrificing the efficiency and offerings of large facilities.

  • How to Win a Bond Referendum

    Rob Fairbank

    A campaign to gain public support will go a long way when you need to ask your voters for money.

Departments

  • Up Front

    October 2006 Up Front

    Editorial Staff

    News, views, and trends you should watch.

  • Your Turn

    October 2006 Your Turn

    Editorial Staff

    This month, You Say: Student uniforms are a good idea. We Ask: Should we teach boys and girls differently?

  • Research

    The Power of Caring

    Susan Black

    Support from teachers has unparalleled power to help children adjust, achieve, and succeed in school.

  • Technology

    Computer Labs: Here to Stay?

    Victor Rivero

    In today’s mobile, one-to-one world, can the room down the hall still enhance instruction and save on costs?

  • Communications

    Building a Better Brand

    Nora Carr

    When it comes to the public’s perception of schools, ‘just the facts’ doesn’t work any more. How can your district improve—and enhance—its image?

  • School Law

    The Diversity Test

    Edwin C. Darden

    Can school boards consider race when assigning students? The U.S. Supreme Court holds the answer.

  • Learn More

    October 2006 Learn More

    Editorial Staff

    Your source for ideas and information.

  • Marketplace

    October 2006 Marketplace

    Editorial Staff

    Resources on facilities.

  • Adviser

    October 2006 Adviser

    Editorial Staff

    What would you do if ... a private e-mail became very public?