A discussion of changes which will take place as institutions of higher learning evolve under the influence of the new concept of the university community and the future of the role of Dean of Students in that community. (JC)

Despite the criticisms which can be leveled at external and special degree programs, the fact remains that they provide a needed service to selected clientele and have the capability to provide valuable alternatives for institutions of higher education and their clients. (Author)

Analyzes the function of the elementary school and its development. (RK)

Presents a case study of student involvement in decision-making at Chicago's Metro High School and proposes a supportive role for research, evaluation, and feedback to strengthen alternative schools within a framework of shared analysis and decision-making. (Editor/GB)

Author argues that progressive primary schools are reducing the opportunities of working class children. (Editor)

Reports the experience of a two-year community college which was originally accredited through the conventional method and was later permitted to substitute a mixture of conventional, Case Study, and innovative techniques for its re-evaluation. (Author)

An innovative program to evaluate the credentials of foreign students applying to American graduate schools. (HS)

How, in a presidential election year, the political education of young people can be enormously advanced. (Author)

Regarding educational improvement as a continuing process based upon research, feedback, and modification, the effective utilization of educational research in the comprehensive ES'70 program is described as dependent upon the extent to which an effective network of interagency and interpersonal communications is developed. (JK)

Paper supported in part by a National Institute of Mental Health grant to the second author. Argues that understanding Negro history is essential for understanding American history, and this as necessary for white students as for Black students. (JM)

Urges social scientists of various disciplines to turn their attention to the public schools. Illustrates thesis by applying principles and tools of economics to a variety of educational problems. (JES)