A GENERAL DISCUSSION OF METHODS AND MATERIALS UTILIZED IN UPDATING MOST DEPARTMENTS OF THE CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS FROM 1953 TO 1964 IS PRESENTED. EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON THE WAYS IN WHICH THE SCIENCE DEPARTMENTS OF BOTH THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS WERE IMPROVED. OTHER IMPROVEMENTS DISCUSSED INCLUDE THOSE FOR MATHEMATICS, FOREIGN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION, PROGRAMED INSTRUCTION, LANGUAGE ARTS, AUDIOVISUAL SERVICES, AND EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION. SHORT COMMENTS ARE INCLUDED CONCERNING WAYS TO INCREASE TEACHER COMPREHENSION AND UTILIZATION OF THE NEW MATERIALS, TO PROVIDE MORE EFFICIENT METHODS OF STORAGE, AND TO FINANCE THE MATERIALS.