Described is a program of experimental correspondence courses for youth who have resettled in Hsien province. Topics discussed include curriculum, teaching staff, political intent, structure, and organization of the correspondence courses. (Author/DB)

An innovative program for student teachers form Indiana University/South Bend involves a full semester of one-half day teaching schedules coupled with in-school seminars on the principles of secondary education. (MB)

Asserts that historically, the American schools have been shaped by a myriad of social, political and economic forces. The transformation of the schools from the first, but sectarian schools of New England in 1635 to the secular alternative schools of today has reflected the desire of Americans to provide equal educational opportunities."…

For three years the College of Law of the University of Utah conducted a program to enrich the undergraduate curriculum, to enrich opportunities for disadvantaged students who might consider law careers, and to improve public understanding of law. This program description includes reasons for program termination. (JT)

To aid the modernization of underdeveloped countries and of regions in developed nations such as the U.S., nonformal education may be more powerful than formal schooling. (LBH)

The principles embodied by the Gary public schools of the early twentieth century could, even today, be considered innovative. (RW)

Response to the subject of death has been sufficiently positive to lead to the development of some curriculum materials. There has been little training for teachers and systematic analysis of the purposes and direction of death education, which has led to a limited focus and incomplete learning in courses about death. (Author)

Poses the following research questions: What are the relationships between the principal's innovation effort, principal effectiveness as perceived by teachers, principal effectiveness as perceived by superordinates, interpersonal climate of the school, and the technology level of the district? (Author/IRT)

A consultancy grant was requested by the University of Nebraska at Omaha from the National Endowment for the Humanities because enrollments in advanced language courses were dwindling. It was suggested that language majors be expanded into area and interdisciplinary studies. Details of recommendations and grant application procedures are included.…

Examines the charter school concept as a means for educational improvement. Concerns over quality and equity are briefly discussed, and reasons why educators and researchers need to be included in the debate are highlighted. Suggests that charter schools can pilot new teaching strategies and curriculum offerings, and introduce productive…

Explores the study of geography as a way to give students perspectives on their immediate surroundings and on the world as a whole. Geography is more about the connections between people than it is about the borders that divide them. Some examples illustrate innovative geography teaching techniques. (SLD)

Describes recently introduced legislation that attempts to radically change the French education system. Explains that these changes are most keenly felt at the elementary level where the whole curriculum is moving toward a child-centered approach. (DDR)

Considers the question of the high turnover in educational innovations and argues that the high mortality rate of innovations is a function of their operation within an environment of institutionalized organization. Suggests that improving the performance of innovations will require understanding education as a dynamic system. (GR)

Examines contemporary school culture as it relates to health and mental health services for children and families. Suggests changes that can help schools move from services as currently organized to integrated services. Outlines an organization-systems perspective of schools, along with the changing visions of education, schooling, and service…

Reforms are a series of beginnings and endings to disconnected events in discussions of school change. However, changes in education are interrelated and can be more effective when viewed accordingly. Certain state education policies are offered as examples of discontinuities in change. A multicultural education experiment in Lancaster,…