Select articles from past issues of the Harvard Education Letter are listed below in reverse chronology. Unless otherwise noted, the titles link to abstracts. Subscribe to access full text.

March/April 2008

Educating Teenage Immigrant - Abstract
by Lucy Hood

A Conversation with Catherine Snow
Hot Topics and Key Words - Abstract

Point of View
The "Quiet" Troubles of Low-Income Children - Abstract
by Richard Weissbourd

Waking Up to Sleep Deprivation - Full Text
by Sue Costello and Richard Weissbourd

January/February 2008

Leadership Lessons From Schools Becoming "Data Wise" - Full Text
by Jennifer L. Steele and Kathryn Parker Boudett  

A Guide on the Side - Abstract
by Robert Rothman

A Conversation with Robert Pianta
Neither Art nor Accident - Full Text

Comments from Karin Chenoweth, William T. Gormley and Deborah Phillips, Sharon Lynn Kagan, Laura Kohn, and Susan H. Landry.

November/December 2007

Charting a New Course toward Racial Integration- Full Text
by Kate McKenna

Voluntary Integration: Two Views - Abstract
Carol Swain: "Just Make Our Schools Better"
Gary Orfield: "Separate but Equal Doesn't Work"

Creating Coherence in District Administration - Abstract
by Stacey Childress, Richard F. Elmore, Allen S. Grossman, and Susan Moore Johnson

September/October 2007

Confronting the Autism Epidemic - Abstract
by Kate McKenna  

Internet Research 101 - Abstract
by Colleen Gillard

Is Coaching the Best Use of Resources? - Abstract
by Elizabeth A. City

July/August 2007

Meeting of the Minds - Abstract
by Laura Pappano

In Search of That "Third Thing" - Abstract
by Mitch Bogen

Youth Organizing and School Improvement - Abstract
by Kavitha Mediratta, Amy Cohen, and Seema Shah

May/June 2007

The Road to School Improvement - Abstract
by Richard F. Elmore and Elizabeth City

Better Teaching with Web Tools - Abstract
by Colleen Gillard

An interview with Karin Chenoweth
Finding High-Achieving Schools in Unexpected Places - Full Text

March/April 2007

More than "Making Nice" - Abstract
by Laura Pappano

An Interview with Sharon Griffin
"Doing the Critical Things First" - Abstract

High-Stakes Testing and the Corruption of America's Schools - Abstract
by Sharon L. Nichols and David C. Berliner

January/February 2007

Response to Intervention - Abstract
By Nancy Walser

Getting Advisory Right - Abstract
By Mitch Bogen

Basic Skills Revisited - Abstract
By Richard Rothstein

An interview with Michael J. Nakkula and Eric Toshalis
Educators as "Applied Developmentalists" - Full Text

November/December 2006

(In)formative Assessments - Abstract
By Robert Rothman

An interview with Ronald Ferguson
Recent Research on the Achievement Gap - Full Text

Three Thousand Missing Hours - Abstract
By Richard F. Elmore

September/October 2006

“R” is for Resilience - Abstract
By Nancy Walser

Beyond Bargaining - Abstract
By Mitch Bogen

In Praise of the Comprehensive High School - Abstract
By Laura Cooper

July/August 2006

Beyond Auto Shop I - Abstract
By Lucy Hood

The School Readiness Gap - Abstract
By Michael Sadowski

An Interview with Chris Dede
Online Professional Development for Teachers - Abstract

In the news - "Proficiency for What?" - Full Text
By Caroline Chauncey

May/June 2006

Making Schools Safer for LGBT Youth - Abstract
By Michael Sadowski

Findings from GLSEN's 2005 National School Climate Survey

Rx for a Profession - Abstract
By Robert Rothman

Better than Best - Abstract
By Michael Feuer

March/April 2006

Talking ’bout Evolution - Abstract
By Nancy Walser

Standards-Based Evaluation for Teachers - Abstract
By Andreae Downs

Red Light, Green Light - Abstract
By Ellen Forte and W. James Popham

January/February 2006

The "Data Wise" Improvement Process - Abstract
By Kathryn Parker Boudett, Elizabeth A. City, and Richard J. Murnane

Eliminating Ableism - Abstract
Thomas Hehir on the aims of special education

Degrees of Improvement - Full Text
By Michael Sadowski

November/December 2005

Is History...History? - Abstract
By Robert Rothman

Curriculum Access for All - Abstract
A conversation with Grace Meo about UDL

The Classroom of Popular Culture - Full Text
By James Paul Gee

September/October 2005

Where High Turnover Meets Low Performance - Abstract
By Alexander Russo

Parents as Partners in School Reform - Abstract
By Nancy Walser

What (So-Called) Low-Performing Schools Can Teach (So-Called) High-Performing Schools - Abstract
By Richard F. Elmore

Special Issue on Early Childhood Education, July/August 2005

Early Childhood Education at a Crossroads - Full Text
By Deborah Stipek

Preschool Enrollment - Equal Access for All? - Full Text

Bridging the PreK-Elementary Divide - Full Text
By Sue Miller Wiltz

Three Promising Initiatives - Full Text

An interview with Catherine Snow
From Literacy to Learning - Full Text

Family Income and School Readiness - Full Text

May/June 2005

Adding Value to Student Assessment - Abstract
By Anand Vaishnav

Teacher Quality and Student Learning: Findings from Value-Added Data - Abstract

No Adolescent Left Behind? - Abstract
By Robert Rothman

High School Reform the San Jose Way - Abstract

The Student-Teacher Relationship: Our Most Important Data Source - Abstract
By Deborah Meier

March/April 2005

Testing Goes to Preschool - Abstract
By Robert Rothman

A Decades-Old Battle - Abstract

Maryland's Work Sampling System - Abstract

Reinforcement, Richness, and Relationships: The Three R's of One Model Afterschool Program - Abstract
By Andreae Downs

Can Quality Out-of-School Programs Run on a Shoestring? - Abstract

Can Brain-Based Software Help Kids Read Better? - Abstract
By Elizabeth Barrett Kidder

January/February 2005

Beyond the Gap - Abstract
By Michael Sadowski

Students Weigh In on Ways to Raise Achievement - Abstract
By Elizabeth Barrett Kidder

Aiming for AYP - Abstract
By Anand Vaishnav

Lessons from the Red Sox Playbook - Abstract
By Beth C. Gamse and Judith D. Singer

November/December 2004

Telling Tales Out of Charter School - Abstract
By Robert Rothman

One Charter School's Formula for Success: Could It Work in a Large, Traditional Public School? - Abstract
By Robert Rothman

"The Language Game of Math" - Abstract
By Meg Gebhard, Andrew Habana Hafner, and Mary Wright

Getting to Tenth - Abstract
By Michael Sadowski

September/October 2004

Adolescent Literacy - Abstract
By Robert Rothman

Performance vs. Attainment - Abstract
By Richard F. Elmore

The "N-word" and the Racial Dynamics of Teaching - Abstract
By Wendy Luttrell and Janie Ward

July/August 2004:

School-Based Coaching - Full Text
By Alexander Russo

Fluency Tests Help Identify Struggling Readers Early - Abstract
By Cliff Kramer

Rethinking High School and Beyond - Abstract
By Marc S. Tucker

Education Publishers Honor HEL - Full Text

May/June 2004

Taking Care of Novice Teachers - Abstract
By Reino Makkonen

Shared Decision Making: Access Denied? - Abstract
By Reino Makkonen

Assessing Young Immigrant Children: Are We Finding Their Strengths? - Abstract
By Evangeline Harris Stefanakis

A Core Curriculum for All Students - Full Text
By Patte Barth and Kati Haycock

March/April 2004

Preparing the "Highly Qualified Principal" - Abstract
By Alexander Russo

Raising the Achievement of English-Language Learners - Abstract
By Maricel G. Santos

Out-of-School Programs Boost Achievement, Study Finds - Abstract

Anti-Gay Harassment Linked to Academic Risks - Abstract

January/February 2004

Feature Bringing Parents on Board - Abstract
By Sue Miller Wiltz 

Landing the "Highly Qualified Teacher" - Full-Text
By Robert Rothman

Dimensions of Effective Teaching - Abstract
By Robert Rothman

Teaching Math to Migrant Students: Lessons from Successful Districts - Abstract

Volcanoes and Huesos: An Intelligent Museum in El Paso- Abstract

November/December 2003

Feature Can Educators and Researchers Really Work Together to Improve Learning? - Abstract
By Michael Sadowski

Insights Linking Teachers with Technology - Abstract
By David T. Gordon

"Research I Can Sink My Teeth Into"- Abstract

Latino Achievement: How to Close the Gap- Abstract

September/October 2003:

Feature Mamas, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Teachers - Abstract
By Katherine C. Boles and Vivian Troen

Insights How Handhelds Can Change the Classroom - Abstract
By Cathleen Norris and Elliot Soloway

Using Authentic Assessment to Raise Student Achievement: One Teacher's Experiment - Abstract
By Tambra M. Pope

Are Schools Pushing Students Out to Raise Test Scores? - Abstract

Preschool Yields High Returns, But Not All States Are Investing - Abstract

July/August 2003:

Feature Teaching and Learning in a High-Stakes Environment - Abstract

Insights Aligning District Tests and Curricula with State Requirements: Lessons of a "Model" Program - Abstract

Editor's Note - Full Text

Making the Most of Standardized Test Data - Abstract
By Rebecca Wisniewski

May/June 2003:

Feature Reading and Writing Across the Grades - Abstract

Insights Buying Quality - Abstract
by Andreae Downs

The Construction of Low Achievement: A Study of One Detracked Senior English Class - Full Text
by Joan Kernan Cone

March/April 2003:

Feature How Racial Identity Affects School Performance - Abstract
by Pedro A. Noguera

Insights Keeping It Real - Full Text
by Laura Cooper, David Allen, and Steve Newman

Editor's Note - Full Text

Transition Programs for Retained Students: Segregation or Salvation? - Abstract
by Michael Sadowski

January/February 2003:

Feature Teaching: From A Nation at Risk to a Profession at Risk? - Full Text
by Pam Grossman

Insights Do Working Mothers Hurt Their Children's Ability to Learn? - Abstract
by Andrew Hrycyna

Editor's Note on A Nation at Risk - Full Text

The Power-and Limits-of 'Civic Capacity' - Abstract
by Alexander Russo

November/December 2002:

Feature Beefing Up Professional Development - Abstract
by Alexander Russo

Insights Afterschool Education: A New Ally for Education Reform - Full Text
by Gil G. Noam

Canadian Second-Language Immersion What It Does-and Doesn't-Suggest for American ESL Students - Abstract
by Karen Kelly

New and Noteworthy: Do Alternative Assessments Give a Clearer Picture of Bilingual Students' Reading Comprehension? - Abstract

September/October 2002:

Feature Moving Instruction to Center Stage - Full Text
by David T. Gordon

Insights Why Save Public Education - Abstract
by Deborah Meier

How Schools Can Help Refugee Students - Abstract
by Shaun Sutner

For Discussion: Arming New Teachers with Survival Skills - Full-Text

Feature Fuel for Reform: The Importance of Trust in Changing Schools - Abstract
by David T. Gordon

Insights Making the Case for Heroes - Full Text
by Peter H. Gibbon

"Wide Open and Welcoming" - Abstract

For Discussion: Learning to Ride Rough Waves - Abstract

New and Noteworthy: New Reports Examine Roots of School Violence - Abstract

Feature Building a "Storehouse of Memories" with Lesson Study - Full Text
Interview with Manabu Sato

Insights Preparing for the Coming Avalanche of Accountability Tests - Abstract
by W. James Popham

Lesson Study: Can Japanese Methods Translate to U.S. Schools? - Abstract

Teachers Become Students - Abstract

March/April 2002:

Feature Putting National Board Certification to the Test - Abstract
by David T. Gordon

Insights Six Principles of Effective Accountability - Full Text
By Douglas B. Reeves

Rules of Attraction - Abstract

Teacher Excellence: Improving the Conversation - Abstract

Do AP and IB Courses Have Merit? - Abstract

January/February 2002:

Feature Curriculum Access in the Digital Age - Full Text
by David T. Gordon

Insights The Limits of "Change"- Full Text
by Richard F. Elmore

Making the Most of What's Available - Abstract

The Challenges Facing Publishers - Abstract

Using Charters to Improve Urban Schools - Abstract

November/December 2001:

Feature Teachings Civics after September 11 - Abstract
by David T. Gordon

Insights Missing Persons: Who Needs More Help with the College Application Essay? - Full Text
by Sarah Myers McGinty

Patriotism or Peer Pressure? - Abstract

Making Global Connections - Abstract
A conversation with Michele Forman

September/October 2001:

Feature Sexual Minority Students Benefit from School-Based Support-Where It Exists - Abstract
by Michael Sadowski

Insights Why Controversy Belongs in the Science Classroom - Full Text
by Pamela J. Hines

Ignoring Harassment Can Have Legal Consequences - Abstract
by Michael Sadowski

Solving Problems with 'Action Research' - Abstract
A conversation with Pedro Noguera

July/August 2001:

Feature Seeking a Cure for the Senior-Year Slump - Abstract
by Karen Kelly

Insights Retaining the Next Generation of Teachers: The Importance of School-Based Support - Full Text
by Susan Moore Johnson, Sarah Birkeland, Susan M. Kardos, David Kauffman, Edward Liu, and Heather G. Peske of The Project on the Next Generation of Teachers at the Harvard Graduate School of Education

Nuts and Bolts of Charter-Business Partnerships - Abstract
by Karen Kelly

May/June 2001:

Feature Closing the Gap One School at a Time - Abstract
by Michael J. Sadowski

Insights Quality Public Education is a Civil Rights Issue - Full Text
by Robert P. Moses and Charles E. Cobb, Jr.

Teachers Helping Teachers - Abstract
by Karen Kelly

Talking to Parents About Violence - Abstract
by James Garabino

March/April 2001:

Feature The New Face of Homeschooling - Abstract
by Peggy J. Farber

Insights How to Bring a Campaign Slogan to Life - Full Text
by Kati Haycock

Collateral Damage - Abstract
by Lisa Birk

Turning Obstacles into Opportunity - Abstract
by Judith A. Langer

January/February 2001:

Feature "We Don't Allow That Here" - Abstract
by Karen Pirozzi

Insights The Benefits of Service-Learning - Full Text
by Senator John Glenn

"Charters and Districts: Three Stages in an Often Rocky Relationship" - Abstract
by Karen Kelly

November/December 2000:

Feature Getting a Jump on Good Health - Abstract
by Sara-Ellen Amster

Insights Why Huck Finn Belongs in Classrooms - Full Text
by Jocelyn Chadwick

Will New Standards Bring Peace to the Math Wars? - Abstract
by Andreae Downs

September/October 2000:

Feature Are High-Stakes Tests Worth the Wager? - Abstract
by Michael Sadowski

Insights We Need a Better Understanding of Inquiry in Instruction - Abstract
by Frank X. Sutman

What the AERA Says About High-Stakes Testing - Abstract
by Michael Sadowski

Portrait of the 'Super Principal' - Full Text
by Milli Pierce

July/August 2000:

Feature Shakespeare vs. Teletubbies: Is There a Role for Pop Culture in the Classroom? - Abstract
by Sara-Ellen Amster

Insights Innovative Teachers Hindered by the "Green-Eyed Monster" - Full Text
by Julie M. Wood

View from the Classroom: Student Writers Hone Their Skills - Abstract
by Mary and Gloria Navarro

Tips for Teaching Writing - Abstract
by Roy Peter Clark

Would More Phys Ed Curb Kids' Weight Gain?- Abstract

Online Term-Paper Mills Produce a New Crop of Cheaters- Abstract
by Orit Ditman

May/June 2000:

Feature Putting Cooperative Learning to the Test - Abstract
by Laurel Shaper Walters

Insights Schools Need to Pay More Attention to "Intelligence in the Wild" - Full Text
by David M. Perkins

Building a Bridge Between Research and Practice - Abstract
by Laurel Shaper Walters

Four Leading Models of Cooperative Learning - Abstract
by Laurel Shaper Walters

March/April 2000:

Feature Successful School Reform Efforts Share Common Features - Abstract
by Andreae Downs

Insights Why Current Assessments Don't Measure Up - Full Text
by Marya R. Levenson

One Urban School's Adventures in Reform - Abstract
by Andreae Downs

Mining for Gold in a Mountain of Online Resources - Abstract
by Bill Tally and Melissa Burns

Online Resources for Humanities Teaching and Learning - Abstract
by Bill Tally and Melissa Burns

January/February 2000:

Feature Grade Inflation: What's Really Behind All Those A's? - Abstract
by Lisa Birk

Insights The Pros and Cons of Zero Tolerance - Full Text
by Charles Patrick Ewing and Joan First

'Every Friday was Fight Day': Violence and Girls - Abstract
by Peggy J. Farber

'Sexual Harassment Erodes the Notion That School is a Safe Place': An Interview with Nan Stein - Abstract

November/December 1999:

Feature The Arts Step Out from the Wings - Abstract
by Jane Buchbinder

Insights Facts, Not Fads in Title I Reform - Full Text
by Gary Orfield

Two Schools Using Arts in Innovative Ways - Abstract

For Discussion: The Happy Meeting of Multiple Intelligences and the Arts - Abstract
by Howard Gardner

Making the Case for Arts in Schools - Abstract
by David T. Gordon

Tinkering with Title I - Abstract
by Kelly Graves-Desai

September/October 1999:

Feature Rising to the Discipline Challenge - Abstract
by David T. Gordon

Insights Don't Believe the Troubled-Boy Hype - Full Text
by Gwen J. Broude

Turning Frustration to Fulfillment: New Teachers Need More Help with Discipline - Abstract
by David T. Gordon

For Discussion: Crisis Response and Prevention: Planning Ahead for Better and for Worse - Abstract
by Karen Kelly

Schools Get Creative to Find Good Subs - Abstract
by Karen Kelly and Michael Chavez Reilly

Subbing With Success - Abstract
by Karen Kelly

Using Water to Light Kids' Fires - Abstract
by Kelly Graves-Desai

July/August 1999:

Feature Johnny Still Can't Read - Abstract
by Peggy J. Farber

Insights What Teachers Know and Don't Know Matters - Full Text
by Dennis Sparks

What Secondary Teachers Can Do To Teach Reading - Abstract
by Vicki A. Jacobs

"Nothing Makes A Kid Feel Better than Learning": Reading Success at Boys Town - Abstract
by Peggy J. Farber

Segregation: Stepping Back in Time? - Abstract
by David T. Gordon

The "Brain-Based" Ballyhoo - Abstract
by Millicent Lawton

Breakfast for the Brain - Abstract
by Millicent Lawton

May/June 1999:

Feature Learning from Poor and Minority Students Who Succeed in Schools - Abstract
by Janine Bempechat

Insights How Many Environments Does a Child Have? - Full Text
by Judith Rich Harris

Preserving Kindergarten in a High-Stakes Environment - Abstract
by Karen Kelly

Age of School Entry: States Enter the Fray - Abstract
by Karen Kelly

OWLS: Who Can Benefit from Online Writing Labs? - Abstract
by Nancy Walser

March/April 1999:

Feature Co-Teaching: Are Two Heads Better Than One in an Inclusion Classroom? - Abstract
by Millicent Lawton

Insights The Human Cost of Over-Reliance on Tests - Full Text
by Adria Steinberg

After Initial Reluctance, Co-Teachers Say They Wouldn't Have It Any Other Way - Abstract
by Millicent Lawton

What's Working in Sex Education - Abstract
by Karen Kelly

Developmentally Disabled Students Need Sex Ed, Too - Abstract
by Karen Kelly

January/February 1999:

Feature Retention vs. Social Promotion: Schools Search for Alternatives - Abstract
by Karen Kelly

Insights Promotion or Retention: Which One Is Social? - Full Text
by Jeannie Oakes

What Makes a Good School Violence Prevention Program? Researchers begin to evaluate established programs Abstract
by Laurel Shaper Walters

School Design Can Say A Lot About Teaching and Learning - Abstract
by Millicent Lawton

Design Fosters Learning at Zoo School - Abstract
by Millicent Lawton

November/December 1998:

Feature Programs Fostering "Emotional Intelligence" Show Promise - Some practitioners see critical needs being met by social and emotional curriculum - Full Text
by Michael Sadowski

Insights A Parent's Influence is Peerless - Full Text
by Jerome Kagan

Learning to Listen May Help Children Learn to Read - Abstract
by Nancy Walser

For Discussion - Buildling Collaborative Relationships: Educational Research in Schools - Abstract
by Eliane B. Rubinstein-Avila and Carola Suarez-Orozco

Feature From Sputnik to TIMSS: Reforms in Science Education Make Headway Despite Setbacks - More time is needed for widespread classroom changes - Full Text
by Naomi Freundlich

Insights The TIMSS, the Times, and the Times - Abstract
by Howard Gardner

Ohio Reform Shows Results - Full Text

For Discussion
Bystanders Can Play a Role in Battling Harassment - Full Text

Latino Achievement Reexamined - Researchers seek new ways to help this population succeed in school - Abstract
by Laurel Shaper Walters

Feature Working Teenagers: Do After-School Jobs Hurt? - High schoolers who work more than 20 hours a week may be at higher risk for failure - Full Text
by Karen Kelly

Do U.S. Math and Science Scores Suffer Because of Work? - Full Text
by Karen Kelly

Full-Service Schools Respond to Families' Needs - Abstract
by Peggy Farber

Discussing Student Work Gives Teachers New Perspective Project Zero's "Rounds" adapts a medical tradition for teachers - Abstract

May/June 1998:

Feature The Bilingual Education Debate - A long-term view may be necessary to recognize benefits of bilingual programs - Full Text
by Laurel Shaper Walters

Models of Language Instruction - Full Text
by Laurel Shaper Walters

Bilingual Education and California's "English for the Children" Initiative - Full Text

Paying Attention to ADHD - Successful classroom management means training teachers to better serve students with ADHD - Abstract
by Leon Lynn

March/April 1998:

Feature Teachers in the Driver's Seat- Collaborative assessment proves a positive way to reform schools and improve teaching - Full Text
by Anne C. Lewis

Collaborative Assessment: Looking at Learning Through Careful Examination of Student Work - Full Text

Standards-Based Professional Development: Getting Standards into the Classroom- Full Text

Time and Learning - As schools and states tinker with time, other factors determine if it makes any difference - Abstract
by Michael Sadowski

Small Schools Work Best for Disadvantaged Students - New research looks at who benefits most from small schools - Abstract
by Peggy Farber

January/February 1998:

Feature Multi-age Classrooms: An Age-Old Grouping Method Is Still Evolving- Despite mounting challenges, the multi-age classroom continues to be an attractive option for educators - Full Text
by Nancy Walser

Classroom Grouping Terms - Full Text

Teachers Wanted: Schools Look for Creative Solutions to Upcoming Teacher Shortage - Abstract
by Laurel Shaper Walters

Schools Should Be Safe, But Are They? - Research tells us a lot about common school injuries but schools lack systems for preventing them - Abstract
by Marc Posner

November/December 1997:

Feature Technology Works Best When It Serves Clear Educational Goals- Putting learning first is key to using technology effectively - Full Text
by Donna Harrington-Lueker

Checklist for Technology Planning - Abstract

Integrated Learning Systems Update - Abstract
by Donna Harrington-Lueker

Rethinking Homework - Abstract
by Roberta Tovey

September/October 1997

Feature Making the Connection Between Families and Schools - Parents can tell us a lot about what makes a good family-school connection - Full Text
by Karen Mapp

Family Involvement in Schools: It Makes a Big Difference, but Remains Rare - Full Text
by Leon Lynn

Six Types of School-Family-Community Involvement - Full Text

A School Called Victory: The Ongoing Pursuit of Parent Involvement - Full Text
by Leon Lynn

Teaching Teachers to Work with Families - A new study by the Harvard Family Research Project recommends substantial changes in how teachers are trained and certified - Full Text
by Leon Lynn

July/August 1997

Feature Language-Rich Home and School EnvironmentsAre Key to Reading Success - Children learn some of their most important reading lesons at the dinner table, according to a groundbreaking study - Full Text
by Leon Lynn

The Home-School Study of Language and Literacy Development - Full Text
by Leon Lynn

Connecting Home and School: An Interview with Catherine Snow - Full Text

Smaller Classes Do Make a Different in the Early Grades - Evidence from Tennesee's Project STAR sends school leaders a strong message - Abstract
by Frederick Mosteller

Shrinking Pains: California's Initiative to Reduce Class Size Is Off to a Bumpy Start - Abstract
by Anne C. Lewis

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