Reports a study designed to determine if communication problems actually exist as perceived by classroom teachers. Negro and white teachers were found to perceive communication problems differently. More white than Negro teachers were dissatisfied, and reported more communication and discipline problems with students of the opposite race. (DM)

Suggests that hearing and speech centers evaluate themselves by comparing their output with their potential and the needs of those who are not being served. Outlines Michigan's program utilizing mobile units to reach people too far from permanent centers to receive help. (RW)

Results of intensive interviews with close friends or relatives of the decedent indicated that at least 60

The results indicated that (a) there is more conflict in the clinic families and (b) the normal family is characterized by a father dominance which appears to be accepted by the other members of the family; the clinic family is characterized by a mother dominance which is unacceptable to other family members. (Author)

Encourages the use of sex education in the schools and reviews the literature related to these issues: problems in implementation of sex education, reasons for sex education, comparison of sex education and attitudes in the United States with Sweden, communication with youth about sex, planning a program, and inhibitions on research. Thirty-five…

This report analyzes the communication between two social agencies, a state hospital and a community mental health center, as they attempted to develop working ties through a liaison social worker. The program did not prove completely effective; this report presents a practical and theoretical analysis of what happened. (Author)

Remarks of Honorable W.E. Brock in House of Representatives, reprinted from Congressional Record, June 24, 1969

Identifies differences between the cultures of Southeast Asian countries and those of the United States that could cause misunderstanding in American schools. Differences in communication, schooling, and values are pointed out, and the influence of social factors and the impact of teachers' activities and attitudes are discussed. (RH)

A group of young children (17 to 24 months), although capable of semantically equivalent verbal behavior, tended to persist with gestures when experiencing communicative failure. The children may not have realized a verbal behavior can replace or enhance gestural communication. (MSE)

Describes skill deficiencies exhibited by disadvantaged students and the types of students who would benefit from identification and remediation. (SK)

A literary critic addresses science-oriented readers as an outsider and reviews the division between literature and the sciences. A common meeting point is seen in today's world in such broad concerns as environmental pollution. (MP)

Students' lack of bibliographic expertise is due to the failure of academic librarians and teachers to communicate with each other. Teachers need to inform librarians about their assignments and expectations for students; librarians need to tell teachers about the inadequacy of students' work in the library and possibilities for improvement.…