Conversation : WITH EDUCATION REVOLUTIONARY JOHN TAYLOR GATTO : New State School Plan: 'The Fox Guarding the Henhouse' John Taylor Gatto has been involved in school reform for most of his life: He taught at New York schools from the Upper West Side to Harlem for 30 years and earned teacher of the year honors from both New York City and New York State before resigning in 1991. He is writing his third book, "The Empty Child," on his experiences in the classroom and follows national reform efforts. He has lent his support to the recurring call for vouchers in California. He talked with PATRICIA A. KONLEY about state Supt. of Public Instruction Delaine Eastin's proposal to slash red tape for schools
Multicultural Manners : A Touching Gesture Explained NORINE DRESSER, Norine Dresser is a folklorist and author of the forthcoming book "Multicultural Manners" (Wiley & Sons). Tell her your experiences c/o Voices