Article stressed the need to uncover William James and to explore his writings for their significance to the contemporary scene in American education. (Author/RK)

This article dealt with some prevailing contradictions and misconceptions in regard to the function of the arts in general education and in aesthetic education. (Author/RK)

Ways must be found to share, understand and contribute to proper courses in colleges and to practice new ideas in the public schools. Consequently, decision-making will require adjusting to a more collaborative mode. These pages describe a decision-making process which has been utilized in the Fredonia-Hamburg Teacher Education Center for the past…

Special abilities and special talents mean special problems! Programs and classroom strategies for developing the intellectual abilities for gifted students were discussed. (Editor/RK)

A table of specifications is primarily a grid which relates the two major components of an educational objective--the content element and the behavioral element. The processes involved in constructing a table of specifications is discussed. The table provides a more precise and relevant guide to student assessment. (Author/EC)

The outstanding public relations officer is both educational reporter and educational initiator--but the latter will always be the more productive of the two functions, in its effect on the educational quality of the school and its consequent influence on public support. (Author)

The teacher-as-researcher method of evaluation and assessment has produced valuable data about the learning environment and children, as well as provided a mechanism by which teachers can systematically improve the effectiveness of their teaching. (Author/IRT)

American education is accused of having no clearcut aims. In order to rectify this situation, each school system should engage a "philosopher-in-residence" to make school personnel aware of basic American aims, and to show which specific school programs may be utilized to implement those aims. (Author)

An analysis of the educational system of China, which is designed to combine theoretical and practical knowledge, is presented. The basic principles of this system and new developments which have occurred since the Cultural Revolution are discussed. (EC)

Article discussed plans to successfully implement the National Council of Catholic Bishops' Respect Life Program at the Justice and Peace Convention held in Montana. (RK)

Agricultural career exploration is discussed in terms of teaching methods, program development, educational objectives, vocational agriculture, and career opportunities. (LH)

The author of this article believes that the current disillusionment with environmental education and loss of funding are due to the failure of educators to define proper program goals. He sees the goal of environmental education as fostering understanding and awareness of the earth and the intricate interrelationships associated with it. (MA)

Politics and social goals impact on educational policy development. The superintendent, while no longer the major policy-maker, has a vital role to play as researcher, evaluator, advisor, strategist, and interpreter within the policy process. (Author/SJL)

Is higher education valuable? This article takes the position that higher education does, in fact, train students' minds to see more clearly how to make intelligent vocational choices. (Author/BP)