This paper describes a program to provide supportive services to high risk students in psychology beyond the beginning course. (Author)

Describes a research project attempting to evaluate the effectiveness of reading materials written for black children and defines some of the specific problems in teaching reading to black subjects. (Author/JM)

The study analyzed some of the problems of measuring intelligence and verbal learning ability among Mexican-American preschoolers. (Author)

Describes inner city practicum program. (EK)

Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Orthopsychiatric Association (New York, New York, 1969). (JM)

Pre and post testing indicate value of health instruction by experienced school nurses, particularly to younger disadvantaged children. Suggests teaching internship for new nurses to reinforce their background for improved functioning in school. (CJ)

Presidential address given at the 59th Annual Meeting of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), November 1969 in Washington, D.C. (DS)

Revised keynote address, Institute on Minority Groups in Urban Society, Montgomery County (Maryland) Public Schools, August 5-9, 1968. (JM)

Author concludes that paraprofessionals can be effective in teaching children, and that a participatory educational approach from the bottom up may be much more meaningful than the hierarchical downward oriented bureaucracy. (Author/MB)

Through relaxed civil service requirements, the Defense Department placed Neighborhood Youth Corps trainees in military installations, with permanent jobs to follow 9 months of training and work experience. (BH)