In this article the School (representing all levels) speaks out on its problems. A contrast of views is developed between the School and Joe, a typical American male of 47 years, alumnus, taxpayer, voter and community policy maker. (Editor/MB)

Describes an economic unit for first graders prepared by students in a social studies methods course at Ohio University in Athens. States seven economic concepts which were identified as being within the understanding of first graders. (Author/DR)

Paper presented at the third meeting of the Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, April 15-17, 1971, in Detroit, Michigan. (DS)

Too many artitects of schools and of educational programs have stood outside the interactional worlds of children and adults and attempted to legislate their own interpretation of right and proper conduct. Militants and troublemakers challenge the school's legitimacy as a socializing agent. (DM)

Discusses necessity for meeting basic affective needs of children before schools can meet cognitive needs. Institutions unable or unwilling to accept such responsibility will force maladjusted to drop out when they are most in need of help. (CJ)

H. Michael Sokolow's position on whether or not educational institutions should be regarded as morally responsible (in reference to various important contemporary problems) is critiqued, and an alternative view of educational institutions' moral responsibility is offered. (Author/CJ)

Issues in tort and contract law and recent experiences in litigation that influence the academic adviser's responsibility are outlined, including negligence, nondisclosure and misrepresentation, defamation, written and oral contracts, and the adviser as an agent of the institution. Specific areas of adviser vulnerability are noted. (MSE)

Standardized tests are not sufficient to measure the full area of school effectiveness because they encourage the rating of students on a narrow range of capabilities, the emphasis of only one set of educational goals, and the use of a uniform set of teaching methods. (JW)

The case for diversity focuses on the need for and trend toward specialization. Most pharmacists are currently employed by corporations or health care institutions, not in independent practice. Sources of pressure in curriculum planning are examined. (MSE)

In light of the trend towards lawsuits against professions, especially teachers and schools, the article describes events which commonly give rise to litigation against schools and teachers, describes the duty that Canadian law imposes on teachers, explains the concept of "supra parental" duty, and details several significant lawsuits.…

Provides a basis for colleges and universities to develop regulations sanctioning hazing. Describes the types of activities that have caused death. Presents state laws and discusses the legal context leading to civil or criminal liability. (RC)

In failing to address procedural or substantive issues regarding Section 504, the Supreme Court has not guided lower courts in interpreting a widely significant statute, leaving basic questions of defining rights and obligations unanswered. A full review of the entire Camenisch case, involving services to a deaf student, is needed. (MSE)

Argues that schools should aim to develop generic skills which are not locked into very restricted occupational areas but nonetheless are explicitly related to the skills required in local labor markets. (CT)

Educators are increasingly criticized because education's implicit promise of vocational success is unfulfilled. This attack is intensified by general public skepticism toward commoditized social services, which has become a political issue. Educators have difficulty responding to these challenges because, in claiming professional status, they…

Reports results of a nationwide survey of university and college counseling services on policies for dealing with the student who threatens or attempts suicide. Considers whether certain policies are ethically in the best interests of the student and the possibility that some policies are in violation of federal law. (Author)