The attorney for the plaintiffs in Debra P. v. Turlington discusses the harmful effects and the arbitrary and unfair nature of minimum competency testing. (Author/WD)

A teacher recalls her experiences with three "Unteachable" students and concludes that for a little while, at least, some well-known principles of teaching and theories of learning made a difference in the lives of real students. (Author/WD)

Approximately 20 percent of school children are members of families experiencing separation or divorce. This article clarifies 10 major issues affecting these children and provides guidelines for school administrators and teachers who must contend with their special needs. (Author/WD)

A comparison of two major studies on high school seniors' views of themselves and their schools reveals how their attitudes changed during the 1970s. The article discusses academic issues, future expectations, values, the schools, and major trends. (WD)

Provides compilation and discussion of the results of the 13th annual Gallup survey of public attitudes toward the public schools. (WD)

Educational psychologists frequently consider the arts to be emotive forms that might provide satisfaction--but not understanding. This article argues that if cognition is a matter of becoming aware, of perceiving, then the senses and the arts play a crucial role in providing essential resources for education. (Author/WD)

Art is both basic and essential in a curriculum that aims to develop in all students those social, personal, and cognitive skills necessary for responsible participation in a democratic society. Thus, art as a separate discipline and as part of the general curriculum completes the school learning experience. (Author/WD)

Discusses the six concepts fundamental to Deep Springs College (California), a two-year college that integrates a daily work schedule and academics, stresses interpersonal relations and group responsibility, and attracts superior students. Suggests that the Deep Springs program could be applied to outstanding senior high or junior college…

Reviews the split decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in June 1981 that upheld the authority of the Minnesota State Fair to restrict the fairground solicitation activities of the Krishna religious sect. Discusses the relevance of the case to schools and colleges that constantly face problems concerning First Amendment rights. (Author/WD)

Reviews a publication that surveys recent curriculum developments at the secondary level in Europe. Covers information on the inclusion of new areas of knowledge in school curricula, the creation of interdisciplinary courses, and the promotion of more autonomous work by pupils. (Author/WD)

Explores the implications of the silicon-chip microprocessor and of telecommunications advances for future learning both inside and outside organized educational programs. (Author/RW)

Proposes that each elementary and secondary student, by 1990, should be offered an average of 30 minutes per day at a computer terminal. Examines the costs of this proposal and the barriers to its implementation. (Author/RW)

The founder of a major computer services firm discusses future uses of computers in homes, businesses, and schools and advises teachers on how to employ computers in education. (RW)

To help female elementary students overcome computer anxiety (similar to math anxiety) and thereby promote equal use of computers by both sexes, principals should enhance girls' self-concepts concerning computers, provide computer literacy training, and expand girls' career goals. (Author/RW)

Presents a brief guide to copyright law concerning computer programs. (Author/RW)