Many people dissatisfied with the public school system are actively seeking alternatives to public education. In the past, the only alternatives to public school were parochial or private schools or privately hired tutors. Not everyone could afford these alternatives. Over the past 20 years, another alternative to public school education has come…

This paper discusses anti-intellectualism in the United States from a rural viewpoint, defines "ideology," and questions whether the psychology of gifted education is an ideology. Fear and loathing of intellectuals are identified with the working class, a view that distorts the role of intellectuals. A rural view of anti-intellectualism…

This paper argues that a hermeneutic perspective--the art of interpreting and understanding across differences--should be considered in any educational discussion about leadership. It explains that hermeneutics searches for understanding and creates meaning, not explanation. The paper goes on to examine the educational philosophy of John Dewey,…

Humorous recounting of the trials and tribulations of someone with a photographic mind for retrieval of information but no learning mechanisms provided by her instructors for releasing stored data towards practical use -- especially in the area of mathematics. (See EA 504 500.) (WM)

Article described an art project that attempted to change the general apathy of the public towards art education. (Author/RK)

This article is a "conceptual experiment' in curriculum theory. The aim is to sketch five idealized theories of knowledge and to estimate how each might plausibly be expected to influence curriculum design. (Author)

Considered the private junior college, which, if it hopes to survive, must examine its marketing and recruiting practices. (Author/RK)

Author hopes that in the coming year rational thought will play a more potent role than emotion in the efforts at resolving differences. (GB)

It is the contention of this paper that attempted changes in educational practice probably will not be successful unless the locus of support for innovative ideas is based with the classroom teacher. (Authors)

The purpose of this paper was to examine the special view of the world characteristic of the arts so that they become a part of the regular day-by-day activities of mankind. (Author/RK)

Presents an address by the President of the National Art Education Association wherein he stresses the need for a new national art center in order to ensure the survival of art education. (RK)

Presidential address delivered at the 87th Annual Meeting of the Modern Language Association of America, December 27, 1972, New York, New York. (DS)

This study reports the observations and reactions of foreign students to American library education. It seeks to answer the question of how the student reacted to his time in American library schools. Part II will appear in July 1973. The complete report is available from ERIC (ED 058 918). (2 references) (Author/DH)

Critics have placed the primary blame for violence on the streets and in the schools upon the schools. It is, as the author contends, a total community problem. (Editor/CB)

The author supports flexible academic programs, close student-faculty relationships, and extensive community interaction. (Editor/HS)