Describes an open school, available to students from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Students are given a minimum yearly attendance schedule but may attend at the time of their preference. The building is organized by area studies, in each of which a counselor is available at all times. (DD)

Author describes how students in the industrial arts shop at Chinook Junior High School, Seattle, can find their identity in the industrial arts environment and develop the ability to be self-sufficient, productive, and adaptable. (CB)

Describes the unique external degree'' program offered by the regents of the New York State University to anyone who can pass appropriate proficiency examinations, with or without attending college. (Author/JH)

Describes a unique external degree program at the University of South Florida, which offers to adults a bachelors degree based largely on independent study. (JH)

Focuses on the philosophy of Sudbury Valley School, Framingham, Massachusetts, which stresses self-motivation, individual freedom, and responsibility. (DS)

An independent study project is launched for eighth graders which allows students to perform various activities including laboratory experiments, laboratory search, and interpretation of data. Program is well received by people involved. (PS)

This study is a by-product of research into the pattern of library and adult education activities in two north-western (British) towns. The factors which appear to determine student characteristics and opinions are seen to be general rather than local. (Author/JB)

Describes an experimental music program which has been in operation at Linden Elementary School, Oak Ridge, Tennessee for the past four years. (Author/CB)

Using a new self-instruction approach'' and tapes from government sources, a college can now afford to offer courses in nearly every foreign language.'' (Editor/SP)

Six case histories show how multimedia systems have become woven into school and university operations. (Author)

The author summarizes the effects of widespread innovation and experiment in curriculum and methods of instruction and concludes that the educational process is becoming increasingly individualized. (Author/JB)

To improve operating efficiency in a liberal arts college, instruction may be organized to reduce cost while maintaining quality. (Editor/IR)

The merits of the wide-ranging West Civ" course are questioned. Topical courses are advocated as an alternative. A college freshman history course, using war as the central theme is outlined with suggested reading material. (Author/MB)