Identifies types of assistance available to librarians preparing user education programs, some of which have already been developed, and proposes further exploration of ways in which librarians can be helped to educate their users. (Author/CWM)

Describes the United States Office of Education National Diffusion Network (NDN) designed to provide schools with information about successful teaching programs and a means of adopting or adapting these programs. Lists social studies programs funded as NDN developer/demonstrators in legal education, mass media, modern problems, and environmental…

Describes the development of the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry and its exhibits, which rely on participatory techniques in furthering public understanding of science and technology. Two thousand exhibit units cover seventy-five diverse fields, and the museum's educational program comprises twenty scientific demonstrations. Special…

Describes the experience which seemed to bear out the diagnosis of French history, character, and culture in "Le mal francais" by Peyrefitte. Intra-departmental relationships, the curriculum, course content, student life and attitudes, the physical plant, and the examination system are among the topics discussed. (AMH)