Reviews evidence that refutes unfavorable portraits of American mathematics teachers in two books, "The Teaching Gap" (James Stigler and James Hiebert) and "Knowing and Teaching Elementary Mathematics" (Liping Ma). Young students' difficulty with the "equals" concept can be addressed by teaching algebraic concepts…

Uses M. Ibrahim Alladin's "Racism in Canadian Schools" as a catalyst for discussing some multicultural and antiracist teaching strategies employed in Ontario (Canada) high school English classrooms since the 1980s. Defines racism and outlines differences between multiculturalism and antiracism. Examines how writer John Borovilos…

In a recent article, D. Stewart has misrepresented the positions of some of those who view teachers as facilitators of learning. The author defines four principles that represent a sensible interpretation of facilitating learning. The idea of the teacher as facilitator actually holds great promise for improved teaching. (SLD)