Describes the early history of the NCTE and the "English Journal." (JL)

Compares a teacher's proposed improvements in the English curriculum written in 1912 with current ideas. (JL)

Details the most important curriculum movements--which can be generally classified under the two headings of subject-centered curriculum and student-centered curriculum--their adherents, and their rationales. (Author/WD)

The author traces Jeremy Bentham's attacks, in 1815 and 1816, on the Church of England's role in the provision of schooling in Britain, particularly his objections to Church policies excluding non-adherents from instruction. (SJL)

Argues that most of the influential educational thought in Western Civilization has been expounded by males with distinctly negative attitudes toward women. Part of a theme issue: "Views of Women in Education: Past, Present, and Future." (SJL)

To help college students understand psychology, the article suggests that instructors develop curriculum based on the relationship between scientific and technological advances and the development of early psychology. Views of many nineteenth century psychologists are summarized, including Johann Friedrich Herbart, Hermann Lotze, and Georg…

The author reviews the last five decades in the evolution of comprehensive education in England. (Editor/SJL)

Outlines the career of Nathanial Allen, a nineteenth century educator and reformer. Focuses on his school which was racially and sexually integrated. (MK)

A history is given of the internal strife that has characterized academic philosophy during this century. Some ideas that might help philosophers of education to use philosophical speculation as a justifiable and profitable philosophic activity are presented. (JN)

Developments in educational philosophy since 1945 are summarized. Five expectations which educators have a right to see fulfilled by educational philosophy are given. (JMF)

Reviews the history of Black music education in the public schools of Washington, D.C., from 1869 through the 1920s. Appended (on pp38-39) are historical notes on Black composers James Weldon Johnson and John Rosamond Johnson, and their song "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing." (Author/SJL)

Reviews the history of the creation of the College of the Virgin Islands in 1963 to satisfy local needs. Describes its programs since then until the present. (EF)

Tells how contemporary yearbook journalism is a product of the 1970s that was built upon slowly developing improvements of the late 1950s and the 1960s. (Author/GT)

Current calls for a return to basic education may seem like a rerun from the 1950s and early 1960s, but there are important differences. (Author)

Reviews what has been learned and accomplished by teachers of writing during the nearly 30 years since the Conference on College Composition and Communication was founded. (DD)