Describes the interaction in an Australian tenth year English class. Discusses the perceptions of three of the students, sometimes as spectator and sometimes as participant. Recounts the teacher's thoughts as she composed the curriculum, then speculates on teaching as science and art, observing the many disciplines inherent to English instruction.…

Describes an alternative elementary school where teachers work together to offer dance as a complement to writing and the study of literature in a whole language approach. Encourages teachers to add new ideas to their curriculum, to use individual talents, and to collaborate with other teachers. (MS)

Reports a recent classroom analysis of Latino students who were doing well academically (as reflected both in teachers' assessments and in achievement tests). Finds that teachers were theoretically equipped, able to make curriculum judgments, and received support from colleagues. (MS)