Examines the characteristics of the first generation of secondary science curricula reforms that emerged in the 1950's (such as PSSC) and the second generation of reforms that appeared in the following decade (such as Harvard Project Physics). The strengths and weaknesses of these two generations of science curricula are compared. (JR)

Presents the position statement of the Committee on Physics in Two-Year Colleges concerning the use of computers in physics teaching. Indicates that technical assistance is available upon request. (CC)

Article discussed the development of a new educational calendar that will entail attendance at school all year-round and which will allow for greater student enrollment, educational efficiency, and flexible scheduling. (RK)

Discusses some possible answers to basic questions concerning career education, its implementation, and its cost. (Author/NJ)

Due to the financial constraints facing Indian education, innovative and noninstitutional methods of imparting instruction must be developed, such as, correspondence courses, continuing education, technical education, and redevelopment of existing resources. (Author/PG)

Author proposes the development of an experimental teacher education model which could be considered as an alternative or option to many present student teaching opportunities. (GB)

Describes the process by which a small elementary system (Windsor, Connecticut) combined Individually Guided Instruction and open education. (Author)

Common College serves the San Francisco bay area with an enrollment of excollege students and housewives. This experimental school makes connections between students' interests and opportunities by arranging classes, tutorials, and apprenticeships. It stresses work, travel, and time alone. (Author/PG)

Describes the use of contract teaching with a class of competent senior students taking PSSC Physics. Explains the method used, reports the results obtained on tests in comparision with another class, and offers recommendations for teachers interested in trying this method.(JR)

Article discussed efforts to personalize tasks geared to the level of learning, as well as the to interests and needs of each pupil. (Author/RK)

Simon's Rock College in Massachusetts is an "early" college that enrolls students aged 16 to 20 and grants Associate degrees, Bachelors degrees, and transfer status to regular colleges. (PG)

Attempts to design an experimental program for the training of a new generation of educational administrators, with the rationale being based on selected concepts and propositions of occupational sociology, organizational theory, and systems theory. (Author)