An argument against watering down'' the curriculum in the name of relevance, and a plea for teaching students facts as a preparation for intelligent living (the beau ideal''). (SP)

An attack on the recent trend towards untrammeled libertarianism in the classroom.'' (Author/SP)

An assistant principal comments on the loss of standards and criticizes the schools for a false reverence for the word change.'' (Author/SP)

There is an urgent need in today's society to provide everyone with an equal opportunity to receive a quality education. The private sector in particular is the agent upon which rests the moral obligation to insure that this kind of opportunity is made a reality. (CK)

The moods of youth have taken on various complexions, ranging from the spiritual to the pragmatic. The author focuses upon one of the more recent phenomena which he refers to as the Fourth Awakening.'' (Editor)

The disadvantaged who live in the ghettos of American cities must be educated to face reality. This is the best preparation for them if they are to find a place for themselves in American society. (CK)

Author advocates the use of an ombudsman and offers guidelines for making this individual an effective one. (Editor)

While Communities should unite for positive action, author feels that the schools should exercise some initiative in solving the difficult discipline problem. (Editor/CB)

Author suggests an addition to the school staff, one who can evaluate proposed changes in terms of the school's long-range objectives. (SP)

Focuses on the important role of curriculum in the educational process. Suggests that until a core of persons, along with local community support, are trained in curriculum development, schools must accept other alternatives in order to maintain responsibility for an adequate education for all youth. (Author/RK)

Suggests that parents, teachers, and administrators must accept responsibility together for maintaining an effective discipline policy. Presents five suggestions for working out a solution to the discipline problem. (RK)

Author states the need for "...a future-focused curriculum which has at its center in every school subject the teaching of concept development, logical synthesizing, and inventive problem-solving". (Author/RW)

Discusses several issues associated with AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) in the education community. Describes three approaches for dealing with AIDS in the school district. Asserts that students must be educated about AIDS, since a large number of youths will become susceptible to acquiring the disease. (MM)

Refutes criticism of public schools, pointing out that schools have assumed too many responsibilities without having resources to do the job. As a beginning, urges an examination of the current role of public schools for the purpose of reassigning to other organizations some of the tasks now assigned to them. (EL)

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)