Summerhill is a world-renowned school in England where pupils decide when and what they will learn. The school was established in 1921 by A. S. Neill, who was named by the Times Educational Supplement in 1999 as one of the twelve most influential educators of the 20th Century. Known as "the oldest children's democracy in the world,"…

Suggests that, in spite of discontent expressed in the free school movement, the majority of Americans like the school system the way it operates and only want reforms that would increase the school's effectiveness in doing what it is supposed to do. (JF)

Discusses the advantages and disadvantages, the cost and benefits of teleconferencing as an alternative to travel for trainers and trainees. Gives examples of companies which are making use of this technology. (JOW)

Addresses the questions of terminology, definition, and identification in an effort to contribute to the theory of distance education. Suggests that "distance education" is the most satisfactory solution to the problem of terminology. (Available: School of External Studies, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, 167 Franklin Street,…

The Finnish Youth Institute is a folk high school that trains youth to be independent, actively thinking persons. It provides training opportunities in self-expression, consistent logical thinking, and discussion skills. (Author)

Describes an alternative school program that keeps children in the school system when they have behavioral problems. The district reduced its suspensions from 878 in 1976-77 to three in 1977-78 and 10 in 1978-79. (Author/IRT)

The authors take issue with Reger's (1978) response to their position on alternatives for the education of the severely and profoundly retarded. Their position continues to be that only through seeking alternatives other than the dispersal of this population in the public schools can an appropriate education be provided. (Author)

An alternative to the problematic issues surrounding the concept of career education is found in the concept of career development education. Career development education emphasizes a person-based (as opposed to world of work) curriculum which revolves around the students' developmental needs and tasks. (Author/EC)

Describes for-profit U.S. schools, focusing on the University of Phoenix, Arizona, and DeVry University, the largest for-profit schools in the country. Notes that these schools are in fierce competition with community colleges, regional state universities, and private schools. Notes that opponents complain that such schools are operated as…

Provides a listing of the 12 principles of Re-EDucation (Reeducation of Emotional Disturbed Children) and brief background on the model's creator, Nicholas Hobbs. (GCP)

Effective supervision, particularly of front-line staff, is one of the most important tasks any education or treatment program must perform. This article provides an overview of effective supervision using principles and values based on interviews with staff and leaders in re-education programs. (Author)

The scope of re-education is seen in this overview of ten programs throughout the United States. (Author)

While many Re-ED (Reeducation of Emotional Disturbed Children) programs were created by established schools and organizations, this article describes a grassroots movement by a community of like-minded educators and mental-health professionals in the state of Washington. (Author)