While briefly examining the social and economic problems of public education in Latin America, this article describes a national program designed to care for and educate the preschool child, particularly in poor communities. Parenthood education, training of paraprofessionals, and use of the community and its resources are stressed. (JK)

The Parents and Children Project, an experiment to provide an inexpensive and effective educational program to rural areas in Chile, is summarized. Using community resources, parent volunteers, and a part-time staff, the project focuses directly on the education of preschool children. (JK)

Outlines India's attempt to bring educational services to the poorest sections of its society. Examines mobile child care centers (creches), nursery and elementary schools, training of creche workers, education of parents, and use of community resources. (JK)

Of the four kinds of family education identified by psychological analysis--authoritarianism, tutelage, peaceful coexistence, and cooperation--it is cooperation that is most satisfactory from the standpoint of Soviet educational principles and psychology. Essential features of a family as a group and Soviet family educational tactics are examined.…