This publication contains selected articles reprinted from 1969-70 issues of The National Elementary Principal devoted to the theme that the school as an institution must operate on and reflect humanistic values. Content includes analysis of the crucial problems of dehumanizing aspects of schools, discussion of educational philosophy, exploration of learning process, student needs, and teacher role, and offers some directions and guidelines for change to make the schools not only academically excellent but more human places for children to learn and develop. The 41 articles are divided into two topics: 1) The Elementary School: Humanizing? Dehumanizing? and, 2) Dehumanizing Our Society--Through Education and With the Active Support of the Public. Authors include principals, superintendents, teachers, scholars and parents. (Author/JSB)