The Neglected Core and More

A History Lab Environment in the Classroom Brings the Standards to Life
Steven H. White, Joseph E. O'Brien, Art Smith, Dustin Mortensen, & Keil Hileman

Recapturing the History Standards: Historical Inquiry in the Middle Grades
Joseph E. O'Brien & Steven H. White

Family and Consumer Sciences Delivers Middle School Multicultural Education
Barbara A. Clauss

Thematic Solutions Using Young Adult Literature to Increase Reading Comprehension 
Jill Adams & John H. Bushman

Integrating Technology, Art, and Writing to Create Comic Books
Edwin S. Vega & Heidi L. Schnackenberg

Another Look at Roles in Literature Circles
Shelley Peterson & Michelle Belizaire

Using Formative Assessments to Individualize Instruction and Promote Learning
Juliann M. Kaftan, Gayle A. Buck, & Alysa Haack

Departments

The Editor Reflects
Tom Erb
Serious Distortions Are Affecting the Middle School Curriculum

Middle School Leadership
Sally N. Clark & Donald C. Clark
What Should Accountability Really Mean to School Leaders?

News