Acting on their perception that schools do not respect educational interpreters, disregard the needs of students who are deaf, and have limited resources to offer adequate services, contributors of these 11 articles review those limitations and suggest solutions. They begin by focusing on students who are deaf with a study of 20 students and their suggestions, a study of the first/second language debate, an assessment of whether children who learn English signing systems are learning correct English, and the role of the educational interpreter in cognitive development. Articles centering on interpreters and interpreting include studies of an Internet discussion group, competencies, and accessibility. Those on improving interpretive education include developing theoretical tools, standards of practice and performance assessment. Annotation 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
