A partnership between Honeywell and a Minnesota school district benefited both organizations through shared resources and provision of staff development programs. Details on how this collaborative project was designed and implemented are discussed. (DF)

Presents lessons learned from a Minnesota project that used a computerized system to help teachers implement the state's academic-content standards. The project also created new ways of looking at curriculum that have become useful tools for Minnesota teachers. The paper explains the project's vision, early steps, unforeseen obstacles, and…

Describes the Graduate Induction Program, a collaborative effort by Winona State University (MN) and the Rochester (MN) Public School District, designed to encourage graduates entering the teaching program and renew veteran teachers. Graduate fellows earn a master's degree as they teach elementary classes, and the veteran teachers serve as…