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October 2003 | Volume 61 | Number 2
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How—and why—we must differentiate instruction in a mixed-ability classroom.
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The founder of All Kinds of Minds tells how to foster students' strengths and manage their learning differences.
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Richard A. Villa and Jacqueline S. Thousand
Systems-level practices benefit all students, not only those with disabilities.
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In inclusive classrooms, students learn to thrive in a diverse society.
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What parents praise and criticize about special education services.
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An informal support group reduces parents' feelings of helplessness.
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Which grading adaptations are fair, effective, and meaningful?
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On BreadNet, teachers consider the positive and negative experiences they've had with tracking.
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The wise classroom teacher retains the chief role of instructor.
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Tools for learning open up opportunities for all students.
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For English learners and native English speakers, these programs can narrow the achievement gap.
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We must learn to distinguish between disabilities and normal second-language development.
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Strategies for adding challenging activities to the standard curriculum.
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