The Language of the REI-Why It's Hard To Put Into Words

Abstract

The content of the articles in this topical issue reflects the best thinking of our invited authors. They have indicated an open willingness for others to begin dialogue by responding to their articles via commentary. They have also indicated a willingness to provide reactions to the commentaries. RASE readers are especially encouraged to respond with their own reactions to these articles; such reactions could be published in RASE Commentary. Of course, none of the opinions within any of the published articles and commentaries necessarily reflect the opinions of the RASE editorial staff. We are excited to provide this issue and look forward to individual responses from readers, including those who serve on the Editorial Board. To begin this dialogue, our Guest Editors, Russell Gersten and John Woodward, have invited several prominent educators to react to this topical issue. Their responses follow.-LI

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