Table of Contents
Kappa Delta Pi Record, Spring 2008

For the Record
by Joyce Lynn Garrett

Working Smarter, Not Harder: Reaching the Tough to Teach
Part III: Strategies and Scaffolding            108
by Sylvia Rockwell
With the right strategies, even students at risk for school failure can develop complex skills they need for tasks requiring higher-order thinking.

Making the Grade in Middle School                  114
by Ruth Dyrness and Albert Dyrness
The right grading policies can promote both self-esteem and academic success among middle schoolers.

Listening to the Voices of Latino Parent Volunteers         119
by Anita P. Quintanar and Susan R. Warren
Within low socioeconomic Latino communities, effective parental involvement practices are key to transforming school performance.

Beyond Test Preparation: Nurturing Successful Learners through Reading and Writing Workshops         124
by Melinda Miller and Betty Higgins
Using authentic experiences, you can avoid the drudgery of drill and practice, and still prepare your students for standardized tests.

Call for Manuscripts 98

In My View
Why Teachers Should NOT Be Totally Honest      100
by David L. Martinson

Programs in Practice
Teaming for Success in Underperforming Schools     128
by Kimberly Kinsler

Community as Classroom: Extending the Learning Opportunities       132
by Gay Fawcett and Elaine Shannon-Smith

KDP Executive Council Election     136

KDP Foundation: Roll of Honor    140

Book Reviews
The Power of Our Words: Teacher Language that Helps Children Learn             142
Reviewed by Shellie Hipsky

Learning to Lead: Ten Stories for Principals            143
Reviewed by John W. Dougherty

Telling Stories
Teaching and Tears      144
by Ann Magyar