Examines current grading procedures and expresses the desire that children succeed in school, not because of the threat of grades, but because they are interested and motivated.

This article first describes the growing trend of using criterion referenced tests, and then explores the need for setting standards for these types of tests. (RC)

Asking students to select materials for tests, prepare them, score them, and analyze them is a valuable learning experience. (RC)

Changes the state of California wishes incorporated in the materials used by the children of the State become incorporated in the publishers' national editions to ensure their availability whether the textbooks are supplied by the California state printers or the publishers. (RC)

This is a review of research comparing open plan schools to self contained classrooms. (RC)

Only a cooperative approach to teacher growth can effectively satisfy the compelling need to retrain and upgrade existing personnel. (Author)

This article discusses the Macomb County Teacher Education Council as a relationship between public schools and teacher preparation institutions to ensure continuing improvement in teaching and learning practices. (MK)