Testimony shows that in schools divided into equal teams under programs properly administered the pupil promptly finds something outside himself to be loyal to and to work for--all prizes and trophies go to the House. Older members coach younger so younger look to older for leadership--a neglected mechanism for perpetuating civilization.…

Describes a successful alternative elementary school program which provides basic academic and behavioral skills to selected delinquent youth through structured, intensive, and individualized instruction. (JD)

Explains four rules for the care and guidance of children until age six so that they may develop and retain curiosity, imagination, and inquisitiveness, and have greater potential for accomplishment and enjoyment of life. Describes benefits when such care is given and negative effects when it is withheld. (SB)

Urban schools in America seek solutions to problems caused by outside elements. Instead, the focus should be on basic dilemmas and detriments within the schools. Twelve internal changes could occur immediately in all American urban schools to bring improved choices, research, and leadership to administration and faculty. (SB)

The paper defines and discusses various social learning theories. Central to most theories of how an individual acquires socially acceptable behaviors are the processes of imitation, or observational learning, and identification, or modeling. The effectiveness of each process is noted. (SB)