For the Record    104
by Joyce Lynn Garrett

Teachable Moments Build Relational Memories         106
by Judy Willis
When students experience powerful emotions, seize those opportunities to embed academic material into long-term memory.

Seeing Feelings through Shared Art Making    110
by Karen Heid
This action research study examines student feelings while engaging in art making in a multiage setting.

Staying Motivated and Avoiding Burnout        117
by Max Malikow
No professional needs to understand the theory of motivation and its application more than teachers.

Balancing Books and Bytes   122
by Judy Britt, Joe P. Brasher, and Lydia D. Davenport
In today’s technology-rich environment, teachers must strike a balance between traditional teaching and use of contemporary tools for instruction.

Q&A on Child Abuse   128
by Rea Kirk
As an advocate for all students, educators have a legal, moral, and ethical responsibility for identifying and reporting child abuse.

Child Abuse and Neglect: Knowing When to Intervene       133
by Susan Pass
Three simple decision-making charts can help teachers assess when intervention is appropriate and legally required.

Call for Manuscripts 98

Managing Editor’s Notebook
Record Report Card     101

In My View
Don’t Be Afraid! Take Action to Improve Your Educational Practices 102
by Kristi Preisman

Interview
Deidra Gammill: Doing Something Worthwhile         139
by Rachel Thompson

Chapter Grants   140

Roll of Honor      141

Book Reviews
Research-Based Strategies to Ignite Student Learning  142
reviewed by Shellie Hipsky
The Power of Play: How Spontaneous, Imaginative Activities Lead to Happier, Healthier Children         143
reviewed by Nancy Prince-Cohen

Telling Stories
The Courage of Their Convictions 144
by Susan Superson

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