educational innovations

The principal of a most successful public school, Central Park East (CPE) in East Harlem, defends public education and advocates breaking up large school into small schools, choice within the public school system, respect, teaching that connects learning to real world activities, and a new ideal of being "well-educated.".

Provides an introduction to podcasting, a method of making audio or video content available regularly via the Web, offers advice on integrating podcasts into the classroom curriculum, and features an annotated listing of education-related podcasts, grouped by curriculum area.

Explains how teachers can empower their students with meaningful learning experiences based on new technological advances, with instructions on how to use computers, fax machines, digital cameras, and other technology resources.

Reports on the grassroots revolution transforming America's classrooms.