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Summer 2005 | Volume 62
Educational Leadership’s publishing schedule is currently on its summer hiatus; we will return in early September with a theme issue on “The Whole Child.” In the meantime, we invite you to read a sampling of articles from the 2004-2005 publishing year. Whether you are a new ASCD member, missed these articles the first time around, or just want to reread some of the cream of the crop, we hope you enjoy The Best of Educational Leadership 2004-2005. These articles were handpicked by our editorial staff and represent Educational Leadership’s rich mix of diverse perspectives and valuable insights. Here’s to a relaxing and enriching summer. We look forward to seeing you in the new school year!
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Marge Scherer
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Sam M. Intrator
How to replace what teens experience as “slow time,” “fake time,” and “worry time” with learning time.
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Tom Romano
To encourage authentic voice, free students to write boldly.
Joshua Aronson
The fear of fulfilling stereotypes or a desire to disprove them—both can affect academic performance.
Deborah Short and Jana Echevarria
What can mainstream teachers do to differentiate instruction for English language learners?
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David J. Ferrero
Differing philosophies can lead to a wide range of valid practices.
Dick Corbett, Bruce Wilson and Belinda Williams
Teachers' refusal to accept failure triumphs over misplaced sympathy or blame toward students.
Carol Ann Tomlinson and Kristina Doubet
Four teachers demonstrate how to make curriculum relevant and instruction engaging for adolescent learners.
Susan Moore Johnson and Susan M. Kardos
Principals face the challenge of unifying veteran teachers and beginning teachers around school goals.
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