Number 29: Spring 2006

Cover art by Shino Arihara

Special report on Lewis and Clark; Interview with author James Howe; Successful teaching formulas; Teaching with divisions in race, religion and socioeconomic status.

Departments

Remembering Rosa Parks

We gained so much from the life of Rosa Parks.

Story Corner

Wildcat Goes A-Bragging, an Appalachian Tale

Feature Articles

e-bully

Bullying has never been easier. Any child, operating in relative anonymity on the Internet at any time of day or night, can harass and intimidate peers. Wired Safety.org Teen Angels and other experts offer guidance for teachers and schools struggling with cyberbullying.

Rigor + Support = Success

One-sixth of American children live in poverty. Experienced teachers offer a formula for change.

Discovering Lewis and Clark

As the nation celebrates the bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, educators across the country should be asking what one Oregon teacher does: 'Is this a celebration for Native Americans?'

Disarming Faith

An Irish exchange program eases historic divisions, two students at a time.

Drawing on Justice

The Comic Book Project encourages students to address social issues in their lives and schools with art and creativity.

Escuela de la frontera (Border School)

A small Catholic school and its students grapple with life and learning in the shadow of two nations.

Totally James

James Howe, author of The Misfits and Totally Joe, discusses tolerance, diversity and the parallels between his own life and his literature.