As a reminder that creativity in music and learning go on through life, this article presents a portfolio of photographs and vignettes of musicians in their seventies, eighties, and nineties who continue to be outstandingly creative in composition and/or performance. (Author/SJL)

A well-known educator and author in the field of work with the blind recalls times he spent with Helen Keller, including her visit to the California School for the Blind, where he was superintendent, for the consecration of the Helen Keller Building. (Author/SBH)

Presents some facts about Albert Einstein's life and work. (CM)

Includes biographies of three people who have made significant contributions to the field of educational media and technology: (1) Donald P. Ely and his widespread teaching, research, and service contributions; (2) James Okey's contributions in instructional technology; and (3) Constance Dorothea Weinman as a pioneer in the use of educational…

Makes a case for the literary quality of the adolescent fiction of Aidan Chambers. Reviews the life and work of this "talented stylist." (TB)

This annotated bibliography of nonfiction books on the integration of baseball focuses on the Negro leagues, books for young readers, individual teams, autobiographies and biographies of the pioneers, and autobiographies and biographies of the African American major leaguers. (SM)

This biography explores the many scientific interests and contributions of Francis Galton and outlines his psychological studies as a "detour" from his major works that lasted from 1877 to 1885. Galton's interest in heredity was a focus of the second half of his life, the first having concentrated on geography and exploration. (SLD)

Recounts life and professional contributions of Rene A. Ruiz, including his trailblazing work on Hispanic issues in counseling and psychology which places him among the true pioneers in the field. Reviews his career as a counselor, teacher, writer, and researcher. (Author/ABL)

Provides a brief biography of Agnes Louise Adams, who was awarded the first Distinguished Service Medallion by the National College of Education in 1980. (RJC)

Describes a class activity in which students research and then impersonate famous people (living or dead) for an interview conducted by the teacher in front of the class. (RS)

Focuses on the philosophical leanings and humanist and spiritual qualities of five Black-American scientists--Banneker, Carver, Just, Latimer, and Julian--for whom there seemed no conflict between science and the humanities. Their writings are commended to contemporary readers for this reason. (DM)

Recommends leisurely reading for teachers: biographies on St. Augustine and Charles Lindbergh; novels by Edwidge Danticat, Kate Chopin, and Velma Allis; Edward Tufte's three volumes on the visual presentation of information; Jean Vanier's "Becoming Human;" the Harry Potter series, and Michael Tolkin's novel "The Player." (MLH)

States that the multitalented Romaine Fielding (born 1868) was the first filmmaker ever to shoot westerns on location in the American Southwest. Provides a brief summary of the life and times of Fielding. Discusses whether or not Fielding is deserving of the title "artist." Explores his career as a filmmaker. (PA)

Examines the dissonant and "camp" effect inherent in describing "Johnny Guitar" as a Joan Crawford western. Argues that the film's camp effect depends on its crossing of a female star vehicle with the western, a stereotypically masculine genre. Summarizes Crawford's childhood and rise to fame. Concludes by exploring the lesbian…

Describes the career and contributions of educational researcher Maurice M. Tatsuoka, best known professionally for his interest in multivariate statistics. (SLD)