Compiled for teachers and administrators who wish to visit schools with nongraded programs, the directory lists the schools alphabetically by city within each of the 50 states and Canada. Schools in 321 cities are listed.

Pleas for nongradedness on grounds that 16 separate research studies favor nongraded or open classrooms because students do better on standardized tests, creates more favorable mental health conditions, and it is particularly beneficial for blacks, boys, and underachievers. (DS)

Discusses the progress as well as the problems of the St. Paul Open School in Minnesota. (GB)

In materials for educators working with children from ages 10-15, Farquhar Middle School served as a shooting location for 6 filmstrips on How To Manage an Individualized Program." Filmstrips were made by the Institute for the Development of Educational Activities (IDEA). (Editor)

Integration of remedial pupils and staff into the regular school system is discussed. The article is based on a survey of administrators and remedial teachers in comprehensive schools in England. (CD)

THE STATEWIDE PROJECT IS DIRECTED TOWARD IMPROVING THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF READING, WRITING AND ARITHMETIC IN THE PRIMARY GRADES. INVOLVED WILL BE BETTER TEACHER ORIENTATION, REORGANIZATION OF THE SCHOOL DAY, REDEPLOYMENT OF STAFF MEMBERS, REDESIGN OF THE CURRICULUM, USE OF TELEVISION, AND EVALUATIVE RESEARCH. A SUMMER READINESS PROGRAM FOR…

This ungraded, elective English program is based on the division of each school year into six 6-week units. The first unit of the six--on composition--is required of all students separated into graded classes of Freshmen through Seniors. In the other five units, certain elective courses are offered to Freshmen and Sophomores and others to Juniors…

Procedures that have been developed for switching from a graded to a nongraded pattern of school organization have frequently failed to live up to their expectations. There appears to be a need for more clearly defined procedures and purposeful innovation as distinct from change for its own sake. Nongrading should serve to provide alternative…

Programs for students, teachers, and parents that concentrate on human development, self-understanding, and the problems of young people are described. (DB)

Describes a first year's experience with a nongraded, elective English program at Hickory Township High School, Sharon, Pa. (SW)

Describes the process several California high schools followed in converting traditional English programs to Selective English" ones. (SW)

A discussion of a successful venture into an open school plan, Apollo School, which convinced critics of its merits. (HB)