Photograph and short description of Wendell Chino, leader and spokesman of the Mescalero Apache Indian Nation of New Mexico. (DS)

Using as a case study an early nineteenth century philosopher and social anarchist named Josiah Warren, the article describes methods used to investigate a historical personage about whom little is written and much of what is written is contradictory. (Author/DB)

Contains an annotated bibliography of African American literature (published between 1989 and 1994), including anthologies, fiction, poetry, drama, criticism, cultural studies, biography, interviews, and letters. (TB)

Focuses on the life and career of Fairfield Porter who was a painter working in the style of Intimist inspired Realist. Provides background information on Porter and examples of his artwork. Describes the exhibit "Fairfield Porter: A Life in Art, 1907 1975." (CMK)

Discusses how to teach students about the music of Richard Rodgers in an effort to educate them about music in the twentieth century. Explores his work over the years, particularly in association with other composers. Includes a collection of resources and a lesson plan that focuses on "The Carousel Waltz." (CMK)

Provides background information on the life and career of muralist John Biggers. Focuses on two of his murals, offering a description and information about each: (1) "Salt Marsh;" and (2) "Nubia, the Origins of Business and Commerce." (CMK)

A phenomenological interview process in two stages was employed to elicit the life stories of six academically gifted college students. Participants' stories were edited with themes identified and interpreted by the researcher. A sample life history of a high achieving female college senior is provided. Commentary by the researcher focuses on the…

Describes a two-week unit about Benjamin Franklin, and discusses what happens when 9- and 10-year olds use their own language and life experiences to learn new content. (SR)

Presents an interview with a South African artist, Elitia Hart, who uses the technique called pewter embossing. Focuses on her background, why she began using the pewter technique, the history of this technique, and teaching. Includes a project about how to create a decorated bottle. (CMK)

Explores the Julia Flynn affair that triggered a tumultuous episode in Australian education when in 1929, Flynn was demoted to her position of assistant chief inspector and not confirmed as the chief inspector. Explains that Flynn eventually was appointed as chief inspector in 1936 and served until 1942. (CMK)

Outlines the model of the ABCs of Cultural Understanding and Communication, in which students write autobiographies, biographies, and cross-cultural analyses. Notes that the ABCs offers each participant the opportunity to collaborate with others, engage in critical inquiry, and enhance communication skills while learning to respect the varied…

Author and illustrator of children's books Paul Brett Johnson draws on his Appalachian roots for inspiration. While growing up in Knott County, Kentucky, he was exposed to the oral tradition of Appalachian storytelling while listening to his grandfather tell fantastic tales. His use of humor, regional settings, and wise animals presented from a…

Provides background information on the art movement called "Minimalism" discussing why it started and its characteristics. Includes learning activities and information on the artist, Donald Judd. Includes a reproduction of one of his art works and discusses its content. (CMK)

Provides historical information on the artistic movement, surrealism, and discusses influential artists. Presents art activities, information on the life and career of Joseph Cornell, and an analysis of his Surrealist box, "Medici Slot Machine." Includes a reproduction of the "Medici Slot Machine." (CMK)

Discusses issues of teaching and teacher education found in the biographies of eminent Brazilian teacher educators which present their personal stories, their social milieu, and influences by Brazilian socioeconomic and cultural contexts. Each biography highlights specific educational characteristics of, influences upon, and theoretical frameworks…