Provides an instrument for assessing faculty and staff desire and capacity to change to an open classroom. (Author/JF)

The creation of over 700 independent schools during the past 3 years represents an attempt by many teachers, parents, and students to provide alternatives to public school curriculum and methodology. The philosophy and innovations accompanying this growing movement are the subject to this article. (JH)

Using a speaker-phone installed for less than $40, a class at Georgia's Lakeview-Ft. Oglethorpe High School interviewed more than 20 local and national figures in government and journalism in conversations ranging from 15 to 30 minutes yet accrued a phone bill of less than $60. (Author/PGD)

Introduces a revolving-door model for identifying and teaching the gifted that allows students to move into and out of special programs as the need arises. (Author/WD)

Outlines the history and present activities of an organization of child-centered educators in France. It was founded in 1926 by Celestin Freinet. (IRT)

Overviews progress in the interconnected realms of early childhood policy, management of local agencies, front-line practice in classrooms and communities, and experiences of young children and their families. The nation lacks a coherent system to fund, manage, govern, and support quality in local early childhood education agencies. (MLH)

Computer-based integrated instructional systems (IISs), also called integrated learning systems, are becoming more prevalent in the classroom. Several critical factors influence IIS effectiveness, including coordination of the IIS with the school's curriculum, appropriate staff training, choice of system manager, principal and district support,…

The author describes the Cuban escuelas en el campo (schools in the countryside) and discusses them as models for developing nations. (IRT)

The Thaler System encompasses economic incentives for students and an extensive student government system that includes a legal system. (IRT)

Examines Jimmy Carter's accomplishments for education as Governor of Georgia and speculates about his policies and performance as President. (IRT)

Describes how a special needs team helps borderline children--those who have exhibited a weakness in certain areas but whose weakness is not serious enough to qualify them as children with special needs. (Author/JF)

A guide to the underground education publishers and their products. The guide discusses the reasons underground publishers exist and suggests ways in which they have influenced the giants. (Author/DN)

A presentation of the educational reform movement and the author's view of the future of education. (JF)

Lauds Fargo, North Dakota, elementary school's efforts to enhance students' natural curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. (Author)