Discusses the factors which inhibit change in educational policy, and the innovations that were introduced in the fifties and sixties to elementary schools, as well as current educational practice. (RK)

When a nation is troubled, the schools transmitting its way of life reflect these uncertainties. Some Americans are therefore recommending radical overhaul of both civilization and the schools. (DM)

Suggests that a reestablishment of separate school systems is reoccurring in the deep south. (JF)

Proposes that schools offer alternatives in curriculum, methodology, environment, and administrative practices. (Author)

The article describes the origin, philosophy, planning, and evaluation of the Grundy, Illinois, alternative school program which enables secondary students to talk about their emotional and behavior problems during healthful group walks. (MC)

Many instructional strategies which characterize small alternative schools in urban areas are applicable to small rural schools as well. Philosophical and organizational assumptions and educational methods used in successful alternative schools are discussed. (PP)

Describes the design, implementation, and results of a project which investigated the needs of adult correspondence students outside the Open University and the effectiveness of a local counselling system in helping them to complete their courses successfully. Ways of providing and supporting such services are considered. (EAO)

Describes a strategy for obtaining student feedback for improvement of external mathematics courses and the design of short questionnaires used frequently and regularly for this purpose. Questionnaires become more specific as the learning difficulties are revealed and help students to think critically about the course and their involvement in it.…

Defines an approach to the evaluation of autonomous multimedia distance learning systems which covers both the institution's overall performance and specific features within the institution. Aspects of evaluation discussed include design of evaluation systems as well as evaluating output, cost-effectiveness, curriculum, instructional resources,…

Reviews the background, development, and structure of the Open Tech Programme--a new British experiment in open learning--and compares it with the Open University with respect to their aims and methodologies. Funding and quality control are also discussed, and some advice is offered for other countries contemplating similar developments. (EAO)

Offers reasons why public schools should cooperate with local families educating their children at home: opposing home schooling is rarely fruitful; supporting home schoolers can improve public relations; home schooling offers otherwise unobtainable insights into child learning; and home-schooled students participating in district programs may…

The author describes the Allen School of Northborough, Massachusetts, which emphasized the "innate goodness" of children's natures and stressed practice and experience in education. She contrasts the Allens' educational philosophy with that of Bronson Alcott. (Author/SK)

First in a series, this article describes the rise and fall of John Adams High School, an experimental school in Portland (Oregon) that was recently closed after 12 years of operation. The experiences of those who tried to make the experiment work may help others interested in educational innovation. (WD)

Examines organizational patterns for administering community services at community colleges. Identifies conditions which contribute to successful organizational patterns. Suggests features of organizational development which may be helpful in analyzing community services administration and in dealing with emerging community services functions in…

Offers an example of how local colleges can work with local high schools in cooperative education programs to the benefit of each. Describes a public alternative senior high school on a college campus which features flexible pacing, broad curriculum options, and service-oriented career education with required internships. (CT)