Concludes that if educators are committed to strengthening the curriculum, they must take steps to establish the position of leader of instruction as an alternative to the traditional building principal. (FL)

Describes a new high school geography curriculum that does not rely on memorization and rote learning but rather teaches concepts and stimulates the student to ask a series of questions that will help him understand the world. (AN)

An approach to curriculum design is discussed. (CK)

Article considered the functions of the department chairman. (RK)

Describes the educational reform of the Italian middle school system from a fragmented system of separate vocational and academic schools to a unified comprehensive middle school system. Effects on the high school system are also mentioned. (AN)

Can the essence of peace be taught in our schools? The author contends that education is the needed catalyst for world understanding. (Editor)

Academic changes that facilitate student-faculty planning and involvement are discussed. (CK)

Suggests ways that both individual teachers and schools can reduce the influence of teacher political bias in social studies teaching. (FL)

Discusses briefly the curriculum at the Robert E. Lee High School, called the International School of the Americas. Notes that, although still in flux, the curriculum offers a new model for high schools in the United States that have been caught up in the demands of an expanding international community. (RS)