The purpose of the conference was to explore how schools can prepare students to function in a democratic society beset by unprededented demands, complexities, and inconsistencies between theory and practice. Educational reform was the long-range goal, the short-term goal being the extension of dialogue in large and small school districts leading toward a more democratic environment in which students can learn. Participants were civic leaders, federal officials, and professional people, as well as educators. The following papers and film are summarized in the report: What Do We Want From Our Schools?, Marvin R. Weisboard; The Question of Relevancy, Robert H. Finch; It's Time for Change: Are Schools Up To It?, Ramsey Clark; Schools, Politics, Rebellion, and Other Youthful Interests, Gerald W. Marker and Howard D. Mehlinger; Short Takes from a Bad Scene, the conference film; Responding to Rebels With a Cause, Alan F. Westin; Cleveland's Experiment in Mutual Respect, William L. Smith; Voices Inside the Beleaguered School, David Mallery; A Course in Questions Without Answers, James M. Becker. (DJB)