Fifth graders read stories to young children in a ghetto community. (SW)

Describes an approach used by Stanford University to teach physics to Mexican- American high school sophomores who lack academic motivation but show intellectual promise. Discusses the remedial tutorial program, the volunteer lecture series, and the student laboratory projects. Explains the social aspects of the program, as well as its financing.…

Occupational inservice education should be part of the teacher's regular workload. (Editor/SB)

In describing Fulbright summer seminar for twenty college and secondary teachers, at University of Chile, author reports lack of contact with Chileans and lack of liaison with American director. (IR)

Describes a statewide co-operative College-School Science Program (NSF supported) using Introductory Physical Science as a means to improve physical science teaching in grades 8 and 9. Teachers received summer and inservice training regarding I.P.S. inquiry methods, and behavioral objectives. (LS)

Statistical analysis of data from written forms and scales (designed to measure children's behavior in groups), observations, and interviews indicated that many educalble mentally retarded children can participate successfully in camp activities with normal children. (DR)

Reported is an NSF program to prepare classroom teachers to become science leaders in their schools. The four phases of the program are: (1) a six-week summer session, (2) Saturday morning sessions during the school year, (3) selection of new participants to join the old group, and (4) inservice programs given by the old participants. (BR)

A successful year-round tennis program developed in a high school as a result of community interest in tennis. Important factors in creating the school's winning varsity team were: (1) establishing a year-round program; (2) an organized team practice program; (3) professional approach to coaching; and (4) developing individual and team pride. (FG)