Proposes that a social accounting system be used both to describe the relative positions of minority groups in the U.S. and to indicate the direction of future social action and research. (JM)

Presents a critical assessment of reading research quality through the discussion of background factors which have had major impact, and lists problems currently emphasized or neglected in research. Includes a pro-reaction and a con-reaction paper. Bibliography. (WB)

Surveys research in the teaching of reading in the content fields and decides that present research findings are not conclusive as to reading improvement in these areas. Includes a pro-reaction and a con-reaction paper. Bibliography. (WB)

Proposes that the effectiveness of educational researchers in helping public education to survive will be in direct proportion to their willingness to enter into and maintain new and dynamic relationships with educators who are pursuing this fight for survival. (JM)

Research on the effectiveness and optimum performances of the college teacher is urgently needed to establish an adequate basis for validation of teacher evaluation. (IR)

Outlines a study to determine similarities between language structures in English reading materials and oral language patterns familiar to Filipino children and mentions needs for readability studies of second-language materials. Bibliography. (MD)

Suggests several research needs related to conflict management in universities, which could be met by students of public administration. (JH)

Discusses the problems of the disadvantaged child and the difficulties inherent in teaching him to read. Positive teacher attitudes and imaginative instruction can help the disadvantaged toward success in reading. Bibliography. (RW)

Lecture given before the Annual Conference and Course on Reading (23d, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa., July 10-21, 1967).