Despite gains in educational development in the Soviet Union, much still remains to be done before the structure and systems equal that of this country. (JB)

This article examines the school reform program which offers educational opportunity to all rural students under a new eight-year system of education. (JR)

The structure, budget, and programs of the university commonly shared by the countries of Botswana, Lesotho, and Swaziland are described. (DE)

An educational program designed to provide Kenyan villagers with skills useful and necessary at the local level is described. (DE)

The author briefly describes the development of education in Costa Rica from 1950 to 1974. Emphasis is placed upon reform-minded national education plans started in 1972. (DE)

The effectiveness of a decentralized, grass roots approach to innovation, relying on individuals, groups, institutions, and councils, and the problems involved in this approach are discussed. (DE)

The status of values education in Ontario, Canada is described. (DE)

A general outline of the structure, trends, services, financing, and enrollment of educational institutions in Switzerland is provided. (DE)

The reform and reorganization of secondary education in Switzerland is proposed. (DE)

The history and development of the Laotian education system is described. Emphasis is placed on the transition from a colonial western oriented system to a system that focuses on Laotian cultural identity. (DE)

The education programme for 1973 and 1974 proceeds from general aims and from a need to contribute to a solution of problems raised by education today but attention is concentrated on the right to education and the regeneration of education. (JB)

The organization and weekly class schedule of the newly reformed French educational system is described. (DE)

A description of educational environment, curriculum, and scientific training of students in Siberia is provided. (DE)