Describes the revision of Malaysian secondary school science courses, particularly the biology components. Outlines the co-operative efforts of Malaysia and the United Kingdom, particulary Scotland and comments on the problems of science teaching in the Malay language. (AL)

Community controlled schools can do much to lessen the tension that exists in urban communities in that various models can be developed that will serve as focal points for enacting educational policies that fulfill the goals of individual communities. (CK)

This article discusses the NCTE's Twenty-three Recommendations for High School Departments of English, suggesting reordering of some and establishment of priorities. Teachers are advised to disseminate these recommendations, and to take the initiative in having them implemented. (Author/JB)

A descriptive and personal evaluation of the quality of chemistry education in USSR is presented. Describes the curriculum, graduate requirements and degrees, funding and organizations of the academies of science, physical facilities, and human resources. (DS)

Outlines two differentiated staff models and gives the views of three administrators on the problems of restructuring and redeployment of teaching personnel. (KJ)

Article showed a chart of what happens to school-leavers in Stockport. It was then discussed how this has affected the reorganization of the sixth form. (Editor/RK)

Familiar high school problems include unprepared and apathetic students, inadequate teachers' salaries and benefits, and outmoded grade-level systems. Improvement requires new schooling models including clearer goals, advancement linked to skills mastery, promotion of thinking skills, less fragmented school time, elimination of age-grading, less…

Six administrators comment about their experiences as dual principals--situations in which one principal has responsibility for two or even more schools. All agree that the dual principalship imposes restrictions on the principal's role as a leader. (MLF)

Examines the difficulties that plague the middle school movement and why there has been little substantive reform in changing from junior high schools to middle schools. (Author/WD)

Examines the background of external degree programs in Germany and proposes a model that includes a critical discussion of various organizational forms for teaching university courses at a distance. (Author/IRT)