Collection of articles describes new approaches at four universities. (RT)

Perhaps the most important prerequisite to preparing the staff and students for change is to organize the school in such a way that change is an ongoing process Staff and student involvement in decision making, accurate channels of communication, and understanding of the role of each staff member become three important factors in the organization.…

A spirit of constructive social action is predicted, with the university emerging as a model of how life should be lived. (Editor)

Describes how Niles Township High School's self-directive contracts with students have cut down incidents of vandalism and disruptive behavior. (Author)

Describes the origins and motivations of the free school movement and examines in detail the cases of the Barlow High School and the Free University in Tucson, Arizona, (JM)

An account of school integration and its impact on educational innovation in Alabama, by the Assistant Dean, School of Education, Auburn University. (JM)

Presents responses to four broad questions by one of the featured speakers at the upcoming International Reading Association convention, Jerome S. Bruner, noted psychologist and writer. (VJ)

Hands-on lessons highlight this elementary-school program in the three Rs. (GB)

Describes a classroom innovation: truncated octahedrons, individually constructed honeycomb" cubicles designed to house one student each. (EA)

The development of a music curriculum for students at all levels is discussed. (CK)

The journal's editor reviews the past decade's successes and disappointments in the field of education. (LS)