This issue, therefore, focuses on the contributions by educators in Asia to the understanding of and appreciation for the application of cooperative learningin different contexts. It also marks the transition to a more active website. We invite our readers to use the website more often. In this issue readers will see:

1. A report on the Toronto open-space conference with a sample of the
     discussions that were held and a list of topics discussed;

2. A summary of research posted on the IASCE website, featuring abstracts
     of research report from four social studies educators in Malaysia;

3. A summary of an action research project by two Malaysian educators;

4. A tribute to Elizabeth Cohen of Stanford University;

5. A book review by George Jacobs of Singapore on a classic Russian work
     that critiques the social emphasis of Darwin's theory;

6. An article on anger by Johanna Leseho, Ph. D.;

7. Reports from the regions.

In addition, readers should note several changes:

1. As we re-commit the IASCE to support those who are interested in the study of cooperative learning in education, we invite articles and reports of research for the newsletter and the website;

2. The annual dues have been lowered to $20 per year to encourage educators from around the world to join;

3. The IASCE can now take credit cards for payment of annual dues.

We hope to become completely electronic by next year. We will continue to send hard copy but only to those who so indicate. Let us know what you think of this newsletter and the changes we are making. Send us your papers, articles, links, bibliographies, book reviews and research reports. Use the e-mail address of any of our board members.