The history of the development of parochial schools in the United States is traced from the pre-Civil War period. Conflict in these early days between Protestants and Catholics over religious education in public schools is described and Catholic efforts to establish ethnic and religious identity are detailed. (SM)

Analyzes the growth and expansion of private education both as an offer of greater educational freedom for parents and children, and as an incentive for public school supporters. (RK)

Educational progress in developing nations has often had adverse effects as objectives were designed after those of well developed countries; tomorrow's educational objectives should be directed toward the development of the individual's aptitude, imparting the ability to learn constantly and attain full development of all faculties for the whole…

Argues that it is not subject matter ingestion that creates the real educational product but the fact that human beings are surrounded by an infectious ambience of words and ideas given off by other human beings. Claims that the broad impact and the total experience account for what in the end matters most. (Author/EA)

In spite of differing state laws, irreconcilable special interests and varying degrees of success, Statewide planning and coordination for higher education are here to stay. (Editor)

Planning education in developing countries requires the means of implementation, as well as the decision to begin a program. This can be accomplished best by local experts. Along with improved general education, mandatory on the job training could increase the population's skill level. (BH)

Examines the content of the methods course for teaching English. Draws implications for future teachers and suggests methods for change. (RB)

Variance in abilities and skills of eleven-year-olds being promoted from primary to secondary grades warrants curriculum planning based on concern for the individual development of the child rather than on the type of institttion in which learning takes place. (JB)

We have moved from the industrial era into the communications era, which will require new systems and a new view of the nature of man. (Editor)

Explains how five stages, each with an element of feedback from the community, are necessary for systematic educational change through developmental efforts. (DE)

Author expands on six ways in which the Advanced Placement Program must be up-dated to reflect the rapid changes taking place in high school and college education. (IR)

Describes a Syracuse, New York, school that removed bureaucratic restraints by emphasizing ends rather than means and by centering responsibility and authority within the school building. (JF)

Risk arises from foreign competitors and our educational mediocrity. Nevertheless, causes for optimism exist in the commission's recommendations on curriculum content, standards and expectations, school time, teaching, leadership, and fiscal support. Neglected themes of the commission's report include lifelong learning and compatibility of…