Alexandra R. Moses

States begin to apply for innovation funds, and need local support.

This book-discussion method is simple to set up in class but requires preparation and flexibility.

Educators can be coaches in the contest for stimulus-package funding for innovation.

The Internet offers teaching tools on economics for any grade level.

A social studies teacher uses photo journals to make learning more personal and immediate for her students.

Theater projects make middle school students invest in their writing.

Teaching life skills such as high tech welding could be one antidote to the economic crisis.

Discussing books creates a full learning process for students.

Sea creatures come alive in student work -- and teach science.

Students discover what it means to be charitable.

Entrepreneur lessons lead to financial know-how.

Despite uncertainties, some trends emerge in the federal government's plans for school spending.

Lessons that mix science, writing, and art can bring the ocean to the classroom.

Schools get creative when untangling PC problems.

Defining what makes a good educator is only the first step in improving teacher quality.