Summarizes aspects of secondary education in Portugal including (1) the general comprehensive course; (2) elective courses; (3) the twelfth school year; (4) evening classes; and (5) technical/vocational courses. Describes the Minister of Education's plan to vitalize vocational education by providing more humanistic foundation. (DB)

An experimental project to combine Indian and White school systems into one system responsive to the needs of both groups is successfully implementing its goals of cross-cultural awareness of students and staff, a Native American Study Resource Center, and preparation of students for immediate training, college, or job placement. (SB)