This book discusses possible approaches to initiating innovative educational programs and open education within the physical limitations of a traditional elementary school building. The authors stress their view that innovative education is more a product of innovative teachers and administrators than of building design. The book is aimed…

An evaluative study was conducted in Springfield, Illinois high schools (1) to determine the effects of the double shift scheduling that was necessitated by severely overcrowded conditions and (2) to provide accurate and objective information from which rational judgements could be made. (CK)