SEDL Letter Archive

SEDL Letter is SEDL's institutional magazine. The magazine was titled SEDLetter from 1995 - 2002.

2000-2007

	Afterschool, Family, and Community August 2008, Volume XX, Number 2 This issue of SEDL Letter is devoted to topics centered around afterschool and family and community involvement. We focus on the research, presenting a summary of two systematic reviews and a summary of a research synthesis on afterschool programs. In this issue, we have included an article about the Parental Information & Resource Centers (PIRCs) program, looking at how the work and influence of the centers has changed in recent years. Two other articles in the issue feature examples of how family members and community organizations work with schools in Austin, Texas. Finally, Dr. Harris Cooper, a national homework expert, discusses how homework supports student learning and recent research around homework.
	Making the Most of Middle School April 2008, Volume XX, Number 1 This issue of SEDL Letter examines some of the issues middle school educators face, including the lack of national policy addressing these years. We learn from a former middle school principal how families can help their middle school students. We look at the research that shows how middle schoolers are falling behind in math. We debate whether we should revamp middle schools and go back to the K-8 system. Finally, we discuss how afterschool programs can attract and retain this hard-to-reach audience.
	Reading: Practices to Help Improve Instruction October 2007, Volume XIX, Number 2 This issue of SEDL Letter examines study groups, organizing the classroom for effective reading instruction, strengthening literacy through father-child interactions, systemic approaches to reading and school improvement, and a national art contest sponsored by SEDL for children ages 5-18 enrolled in K-12 studies.
	Developing a Staff of Learners April 2007, Volume XIX, Number 1 This issue of SEDL Letter examines various forms of on-the-job professional development as well as standards of effective professional development.
	40 Years of SEDL's Building Knowledge to Support Learning December 2006, Volume XVIII, Number 3 This issue of SEDL Letter celebrates SEDL's history and touches upon new work.
	A Culture of Data November 2006, Volume XVIII, Number 2 Building a culture of quality data means administrators, teachers, and other staff members must have access to the data they need and must know how to analyze the data and use it to make instructional decisions. The current issue of SEDL Letter examines these issues. It looks at a recent research study about state data and discusses how school staffs can take the first steps in learning to analyze data effectively.
	Time for Achievement: Afterschool and Out-of-School Time May 2006, Volume XVIII, Number 1 Afterschool and out-of-school programs across the country are providing students with more than a place to hang out after school. Read about promising practices and new research findings related to afterschool programs.
	Leadership for Learning December 2005, Volume XVII, Number 2 This issue of SEDL Letter discusses strategies that can help education leaders ensure that students are well served.
	Reaching Our Reading Goals June 2005, Volume XVII, Number 1 This issue of SEDL Letter is devoted to topics related to reading instruction, including the role of literacy coaches, motivating readers, and instruction to improve comprehension. This edition of SEDL Letter won the Platinum award in the 2005 MarCom Creative Awards. The award honors excellence and recognizes the creativity and hard work of marketing and communication professionals.
	Changing High Schools Changing Our Future October 2004, Volume XVI, Number 2 This issue of SEDL Letter explores how high schools are creating new learning environments to better meet the needs of a changing student population. We learn about practical ways schools can improve achievement and visit Irving ISD to find out how smaller learning communities enrich learning. We also discuss SEDL’s Active Learning with Technology, Teachers as Leaders professional development, and work in school safety.
	School Finance and Policy: Dollars and Sense March 2004, Volume XVI, Number 1 This issue of SEDL Letter examines a variety of finance issues that policymakers and administrators may face-resource allocation, school finance adequacy, and efficiency. We also examine how technology planning can help meet the needs of all students and hear from a parent how well-defined, fairly implemented discipline policy is for the good of administrators, teachers, parents, and students.
	Improving Achievement In Mathematics and Science December 2003, Volume XV, Number 1 This issue of SEDL Letter examines issues related to improving math and science achievement, including how the No Child Left Behind Act affects math and science instruction and the importance of providing children with a foundation in algebraic thinking well before high school. (PDF version)
	Putting Reading First December 2002, Volume XIV, Number 3 In this edition of SEDL Letter, you will learn about some of the issues related to Reading First like myths of reading instruction and phoneme awareness and also learn about resources to help struggling secondary readers. There are also some activities In this edition for teachers to use in their classrooms. A PDF version is also available. This edition of SEDL Letter won first place in the nationwide EdPress 2003 Distinguished Achievement Award competition for "One-Theme Issue" in adult publications. The magazine was judged on content, look, design, appropriateness of audience.
	Within Our Reach: Higher Student Achievement May 2002, Volume XIV, Number 2 In this edition of SEDLetter, you'll read about the factors that contribute to increased student learning and achievement, including the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, or No Child Left Behind. A PDF version is also available.
	Family and Community Connections with Schools February 2002, Volume XIV, Number 1 In this edition of SEDLetter, you'll read about family and community connections with schools, school-based mentoring, charter schools, and teacher education programs. A PDF version is also available.
	Teachers - They matter most October 2001, Volume XIII, Number 2 In this edition of SEDLetter, you'll read about teacher quality, alternative certification programs, a successful permanent substitute program, and a teacher mentoring initiative in Arkansas. A PDF version is also available.
	Changes and Challenges for Rural Schools April 2001, Volume XIII, Number 1 In this edition of SEDLetter, read about rural schools striving to overcome their many challenges—including low budgets, increasing social problems and pressures, and isolation—to provide the best education possible for their children and teens. A PDF version is also available.
	Diversity in Our Schools: New Opportunities for Teaching and Learning December 2000, Volume XII, Number 2 Learn how our nation's growing diversity is changing our schools In this edition of SEDLetter. A PDF version is also available.
	Putting the Public back into Public Schools May 2000, Volume XII, Number 1 This edition of SEDL Letter looks at ways in which we can involve the public and ways in which citizens have made a difference in their communities and schools through SEDL field-based research projects. A PDF version is also available.