This article reports the findings of a study designed to determine how secondary school principals rated their school systems. Since space limitations precluded publishing the entire report, you may wish to contact the authors for additional information. (Editor)

The theory of human relationships as set forth in Thomas Harris' book "I'm OK - You're OK" can be applied in schools, says this author. He tells how teachers can help humanize education through the Child, Adult, Parent positions. (Editor)

Educators, since they influence young lives every day, must be more aware than most people of how their private views of the world affect their perceptions. This article explores the concept. (Editor)

This article deals with creating options for schools with staff problems. It suggests a practical methodology for helping schools fight the effects of bureaupathology. (Editor)

Spinning off from an article in "Psychology Today," this discussion is intended for those who care about the English curriculum. Seven "sacred cows" of the English class are destroying the creativity and pleasure of learning, believes this former English teacher. (Editor)

Latin Americans stand much closer to the person they're speaking to than do North Americans. Why? It's all in our basic concepts of space. The author discusses why some North Americans may be having difficulty accepting the new open-space schools, and what can be done about it. (Editor)

Described a project designed to help students improve upon their reading ability. (RK)

Article considered an experiment with a three-quarter (trimester) schedule carried out by Wooddale High School in Memphis, Tennessee. (Author/RK)

Authors evaluated a film production which attempted to raise questions, propose solutions, and stimulate a healthy discussion of the school law issue. (Author/RK)

Considered the factors influencing the development of vocational education and presented a summary discussion of issues related to the future of vocational education. (Author/RK)

Presented a list of publications focusing on decision making processes in education. (RK)

America's faith in its schools is still strong, says this pulse-taker of public opinion. But to be worthy of this faith, schools must take measures to reinstate discipline in students' lives, which can be done only in cooperation with parents. (Editor)

Speaking from personal experience, the nation's commissioner of education urges principals to redesign high school academic programs and to open up education to include opportunities beyond the school doors. (Editor)

Four areas of concern need to be developed as quickly as possible if significant changes are to be achieved at the secondary school level, believe members of Task Force '74. They are: citizen involvement, educating for student responsibility, alternative programs, and teacher negotiations. (Editor)

Author revealed the findings of Task Force '74, i.e., the problems American education will face in the next 25 years are problems the country has not dealt with before: declining school enrollment, aging teaching staff, and general decline of interest in education. (Editor/RK)