"Options in Education" is a radio news program which focuses on issues and developments in education. This transcript contains discussions of conflict in theory--education in America, difficulties in dramatizing today's racism, and children's relationships in a predominately black school; conflict in research--marijuana and sexual response, teaching basic skills through drama, and an energy conservation, youth training program; and conflict in practice--women in education and preparing women for administrative advancement. Participants in the program include John Merrow and Wendy Blair, moderators; author Jonathon Kozol; Kenneth B. Clark; Gretchen Schafft; Harris Rubin; Virgil Harwood; Joe Janetti; and Virginia Nordin. (JM)