Tongue-in-cheek advice to school administrators on methods of turning down employee requests not clearly covered by existing policies and regulations, and requests for initiating new procedures and programs. (AN)

Few would argue with the desirability of occupational training; but if we expect the programs to be successful over the next few years, we must modify our basic approach. As much emphasis must be placed upon attitudinal skills in the training programs as is placed upon manual and mental skill acquisition. Discusses seven outcomes that should be…

This article offers some suggestions as to ways in which the outcome of independent study programs can be assessed. (Author)

Suggests the utilization of more administrative team members in the role of classroom observers. This would include the principal, his assistants, and the department chairmen or supervisors. (Author/RK)

History lends itself to story-telling. English is replete with literature which uses an historical basis. In justifying the premise that English and history can be taught as a single unit, four examples were given where history and literature complement each other. (Author/RK)

There is still the tendency of many schools to exile the pregnant school age girl from the classroom and from contact with other students although such a girl needs considerable help from the schools and other community agencies. (Editor/CB)

Suggests that citizenship cannot be effectively taught through school-focused programs emphasizing knowledge acquisition. Advocates an active approach which allows students to learn skills by experimenting and practicing them both in and out of school. Cites supportive research and three sample programs. (SJL)

Discusses the need to develop a psychological climate conducive to change in schools, the financing necessary for adequate system of research and development, and the limits research proposals should encompass to meet community needs. (RK)

School districts interested in developing a more realistic program for the gifted might find the suggestions in this research helpful. Eleven observations developed from 15 years of administrative experience are the basis for designing this program. (Author/RK)

This article describes the initial steps taken to mainstream students classified as "educable mentally retarded" and then presents a twelve step curriculum development procedure for totally mainstreaming such students at a middle school. (Author/RK)

Article described an early retirement program designed to provide a creative alternative to the intracability caused by disenchanted or disabled teachers. (Author/RK)

Describes the approach used by the Boulder Valley Public Schools in Colorado to promote the development and dissemination of projects that improved student learning experiences. (HOD)

According to the author, vocational education is an anomaly of the day, plodding along on the same track and immune to changing needs. While the charge may be sweeping, suggestions are offered for projecting this vital aspect of education into current times. (Editor)

Some possible remedies that would enable the modern high school to expand its curriculum and give its students a greater course selection were discussed. (Author)

The author presents a model which he feels satisfies the demand by special educators for "concrete" and "real-life" studies and, at the same time, is in accordance with the "Guidelines for the Social Studies" as stated by the NCSS Task Force. (Editor)