From the Editor
by Stan Izen

Why "Meta" Matters: Metacognition and Its Implication on Pedagogy
by Kathleen Karigan

Voice before Form: Urging Expressive Writing Instruction
by David Marshall

PODCASTING: An Exciting Innovation
by Brenda Meyer

Teaching New Perspectives: Diversity Education for Middle School Students
by Gene Festa

Cultivating Compassion in our Classrooms
by Nitza Agam

Internet Safety - Are We Doing Enough in Grades 4-8?
by Doug Fodeman