The author finds signs that teacher education can be concerned both with prespecified competence and with explorations into self-concept, interpersonal sensitivity, and professional "becoming." (Author)

Discusses court cases affecting womens' rights, with specific references to the articles in the October issue of Phi Delta Kappan. (JF)

Educators are increasingly critical of State compulsory education laws. Argues that these regulations do little to assure that the basic goals of schooling are achieved. Commenting briefly on this thesis are Sidney P. Marland, Jr., B. Frank Brown, John Brubacher, Paul Salmon, and Juanita Jones. (Author)

Cites definite trends suggesting the eventual decline of public education.'' The author suggests that these trends may result in paring down the role of schooling to training in basic skills. Introductory chapter to a new book in which the author discusses alternatives toward which he thinks we should be working. (Author/JF)

James Coleman's suggestions for changing routes to adulthood for young people are simple-minded, according to the author. He presents his proposal for an educator-led direct attack on major issues confronting society -- with young people at the spearpoint. (Author)

Text of Congressional testimony based on a continuing study of school finance, in which the authors recommended federal financial aid to States for undertaking reforms that will equalize educational opportunities and financial responsibilities. (Author/JF)

Suggests that there is plenty of evidence that the needs of youth for realistic sex education are not being met. Urges that professional educators convince the public that this ignorance is dangerous and destructive. (Author)

A major 6-year program in the Chicago schools has proven that the traditional gap between advantaged and disadvantaged students can be systematically and substantially eliminated. The Chicago Child Parent Center program is described. (Author)

Describes a successful high school dropout prevention program in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. (JF)

A white teacher reports his teaching experience in an inner city school. (JF)

A fictional account of a power-crazed computer that tries to fire the principal and other staff and take over a school. (JF)

A tongue-in-cheek description of how to render management-by-objectives harmless.. The MBO subversion model operates in six phases: (1) Lampoon-tation, (2) Concept Isolation, (3) Gandhian Passive Resistance, (4) Overhead Magnification, (5) Feigned Paranoia, and (6) Prophetic Self-Fulfillment. (Author/JF)

A first-person story of an educator who lost his job as principal of a tiny Eskimo settlement because he married an Eskimo woman. (JF)

A company of professional actors perform scenes from history, act in plays, and do improvisations and poetry readings in university classrooms. Describes Illinois State University's unique program for enlivening the humanities. (Author/JF)

Argues that a distinction can be made between mentally ill and healthy teachers. Suggests that teacher candidates be screened for signs of inadequate psychological adjustment. Also urges regular evaluation of new teachers. (JF)