In the February '74 Kappan, Arthur Salz and Mortimer Smith argued Salz's case for a renewed effort by educators to put progressive education into practice, as an extension of the open classroom idea. Here Mr. Salz rebuts Mr. Smith, who, in turn, has a last word. (Editor)

Proposed is a philosophy of learning that regards education as vital, rich, meaningful and here-now-living. (MM)

Author feels that a basic cause for unhappy situations is inadequate provisions within the schools for greater social interaction among students. (Editor/CB)

In the hands of imaginative and innovative teachers, computers can draw teacher and student closer together by giving the student support when he most desires and needs it, and by providing the instructor with timely performance information. (Author)

Describes a teaching method intended to involve language students in classroom activities and conversation, and reduce inhibitions often caused by failure. (RL)

The school experience should increase a child's sense of humanity and of the potentialities for depth and range in human relations. (MM)

Unesco is deeply involved in the service of humanity; beyond differences of opinion regarding the causes of, and solutions to, environmental problems, the principal question is that of bringing into harmony man's diverse activities and aspirations. Essentially, this harmony may be defined as the reconciliation and integration of nature with…

The necessity for control, not only of population growth, but also of spiraling costs are cited. (JB)

Author describes a design which seeks to formulate curriculum into discrete but interactive spheres. (Author/CB)

Reviews the new'' social studies curriculum in Hawaiian schools. (DS)

Fourteen alternatives advanced for improving teacher education including strong advising programs, total media approach, strengthen foundations area, promote vocational education, develop K-12 concepts in teacher education, and stimulate research. (DS)

Providing humane high school environment requires some philosophical and psychological foundations. Fundamental is the belief in circumstances that permit persons to grow and change at their own pace, but under sensitive and rational guidance. (Editor)

From an October 20, 1972, address, NAHE conference, Seattle, Washington. The interdisciplinary nature of humanities education is emphasized, with the major focus on the need for humanistic education'' rather than humanities education''. (JB)

The real community school is organized around basic life concerns and the problems of living. Hence, it cannot be confined within four walls. (Author)