This report presents eight articles dealing with several aspects of foreign languages in the elementary schools (FLES) and bilingual education. "Why? What? How?" by M. Woodruff presents a view of the present situation of and future potential for FLES in the U.S. In "Reaction to: 'Why? What? How?'" R. Brooks raises questions regarding FLES's needs and the influence of professional organizations in this area. "Prescription for FLES: Positive Action" by V. Gramer makes a case for action by FLES teachers to develop positive attitudes toward and high standards for FLES. "Three Myths that Almost Killed FLES" by P. P. Parent discusses FLES viewed in the context of the child's whole education. "FLES Can Be ...." by G. C. Lipton advocates a flexible approach to defining FLES programs."FLES Supports Bilingual Education and Vice Versa in the Louisiana Experiment" by H. B. Dyess presents a history of FLES in Louisiana and its cooperation with bilingual education. "Community and Parent Involvement in Bilingual Education for the Disadvantaged" by C. Prudhomme discusses the needs and involvement of parents of disadvantaged children in bilingual education. "A Bilingual Program Grows Up" by J. McSpadden describes in allegory the 5-year growth of the Lafayette Parish Bilingual Program in Louisiana. A list of past chairmen of the National FLES Committee of the AATF completes the volume. (AM)