This paper reports on a comprehensive evaluation of the Advance programme by Victoria University in 2007/08. Advance is a flexible school-based programme for young people to volunteer or implement a project of benefit to their communities in the state of Victoria, in Australia. It is a partnership between the Office for Youth, Victorian government…

Describes a class project on hydroponic farming (growing plants in water and in organic nutrients rather than dirt). Students formed a corporation to raise necessary funds and paid dividends from the proceeds earned selling the crop. (JMB)

Describes how to make wooden molds and then form plastic laminates using the molds. (GB)

The author suggests that student term papers" might make use of media and audiovisual aids rather than remaining entirely in written form. (AK)

The author suggests dividing students into Actualization groups. As an incentive each student signs a contract for the grade he wishes to receive in the course. Each student is responsible to his A-group as well as to himself. (MS)

The end of the year is almost here--? keep your students entertained with these dynamite software programs Whether you're creating a scrapbook as a culminating activity to the school year or gathering your pictures from this year for a memory-filled cd to send home with students, the author's selection for this month?s Editor?s Choice is a perfect…

Promoting student artwork through national publication empowers students to celebrate their accomplishment in the artroom. As a form of art advocacy, it can also promote a teacher's art program, reinforcing the value of art education. In this article, the author relates how he was encouraged by an administrator to look for a professional journal…

Proceedings of the 28th Annual Conference on the Teaching of Psychology: Ideas and Innovations, sponsored by the Psychology Department of Farmingdale State College. The conference theme for 2014 was:" Infusing Issues of Racial, Religious, and Sexuality Diversity Across the Undergraduate Curriculum." The Conference featured a keynote…