The report presents condensed and edited versions of the major addresses presented in Lansing, Michigan, at the 1968 Central States Area Conference of the National Association of State Boards of Education. Dr. M. Chesler's topic is the relevance of the report of the National Advisory Committee on Civil Disorders (Kerner Commission) for urban and suburban education. The relationship of civil rights to education is analyzed by Dr. J. Hannah. Dr. T. Pettigrew discusses the educational effectiveness of school segregation. The problem of segregated educational systems is dealt with by Dr. R. Green. Dr. G. Anrig reviews the program for equal educational opportunities of the U.S. Office of Education. Integration in the Evanston, Illinois, schools is reported by Dr. G. Coffin. Desegregation practices in the Hartford schools are analyzed by Dr. A. Rogers. Dr. G. Jones discusses compensatory education programs as approaches to the problems of the underprivileged. Detroit's compensatory education program is reviewed by Dr. L. Monacel. Al Shanker discusses the More Effective School Plan of New York City. (EM)