Describes a plan for a spelling bee in which both sixth graders and senior citizens participate. Argues that such an activity impresses students with the idea that school learning has practical applications in the lives of adults. (HB)

Describes a program in a rural school district in Georgia that brings teens, their babies, and the teens' parents together. Notes that the program combines the elements of early intervention, parent involvement, parenting skills, literacy, and career preparation. (RS)

Describes the development and implementation of a writing project for which students wrote letters to senior citizens. Reflects on students' writing improvement and positive attitude toward writing. (SRT)