An educational program designed to meet the needs and utilize the abilities of junior high school disadvantaged youth is described. (DB)

This special-needs program seeks to motivate students and improve their basic skills sufficiently so that they can succeed in school. Further, COLT aims to equip students with a wide range of office experiences, skills, and abilities that will enable them to gain and hold an office position. (Author)

Described briefly is the development of a child development clinic seeking early identification of mental retardation in four disadvantaged urban areas. (CB)

Program and organizational guidelines for the professional youth leader to use in developing and implementing educational programs in the inner city. (RB)

A U.S. Senator discusses the need for adequate early childhood services and outlines a proposed bill. (Author)

It was concluded that preschool disadvantaged children could be taught to think in more creative ways. (Author/AG)

There are too few teachers and librarians geared to serving the ghetto children who might have the spark of genius. Our outreach programs to the disadvantaged and minority children have encouraged mediocrity. (Author/NH)

Inner-city elementary parochial schools in Oakland, California are utilizing the services of volunteers in providing the individual attention needed by children who are slow learners. (DB)

Compares inner-city and outer-city teachers in the same system according to curriculum omissions and additions, deviation from prescribed curriculum time allotments, and extent of curriculum coverage. (DR)