Although teachers have little voice in textbook selection or standardized test content, they still retain most powerful influence on students' learning and can serve as curriculum leaders. Past approachers have defined curriculum development as authoritarian administrative process and have regarded teachers as implementors. Teachers can prevail by…

The most fundamental curriculum question is "What is most worthwhile to know and experience?" A democratic orientation leads to answers to nine other questions relating curriculum planning to a goal of personal and social growth. (nine references) (MLF)

The process, not the instrument, is the key to developing successful contracts with students, claim the authors, who feel that contracting offers a unique opportunity to personalize and humanize instruction. (Editor)

The author warns the readers not to limit their own definitions of the concept of humanization to kindliness and affection alone. He asks school administrators to pursue its tougher dimensions." (Editor/MS)

An adjusted study program can provide relief to both problem students and their teachers. This article tells how, at minimal cost, improvement can be realized in student attitudes and achievement. (Editor)