Authors in Section 1 of this yearbook distinguish between the special knowledge and tools employed by the linguists, and the concepts and conclusions which may be passed on to teachers; while authors in Section 2 deal specifically with linguistics in the school context--both its content and its implications for teaching strategies. Papers and authors include (1) "The Study of Language and Human Communication," William G. Moulton; (2) "The Structure of Language," J. Donald Bowen; (3) "The Geography of Language," H. Rex Wilson; (4) "The Sociology of Education," Raven I. McDavid, Jr.; (5) "The History of Language," Kenneth G. Wilson; (6) "Language and Composition: Some 'New' Rhetorical Perspectives," Gene L. Piche; (7) "The History of Language Instruction in the Schools," Wallace W. Douglas; (8) "Language Acquisition and Development in Early Childhood," Vera P. John and Sarah Moskovitz; (9) "Language Development: The Elementary School Years," Richard E. Hodges; (10) "Language Development: The Secondary School Years," Nathan S. Blount; (11) "Linguistics and Reading," Sumner Ives and Josephine P. Ives; (12) "Linguistics and Spelling," Richard L Venezky; (13) "Language and Thinking," Richard W. Dettering; and (14) "Linguistics and Literature," Samuel R. Levin. An epilogue by Albert H. Marckwardt summarizes accomplishments and future applications. (JMC)