A reading program was described for students who stay at the Suffolk Children's Shelter, located in Suffolk County, Long Island, New York. Its goals were to stimulate students, considered uncontrollable and incorrigible, to select their reading materials independently, to read those materials at comfortable rates, and to develop their reading…

Because Piaget's developmental stage theory indicates that many junior high students may still be functioning at the "concrete operations" level, the author suggests that middle-school teaching be changed to include more concrete, "hands on" activities. (SJL)

Compares youth attitudes on sex and those of their teachers and the manner in which the two can be reconciled. (RK)

Discusses some initial steps that are essential toward developing understanding and appreciation of American Indians. Lists some of the priorities necessary for making it possible for Indian children to gain a proper education. (RK)

One of the most subtle but viciously effective cultural mechanisms for harming children in the United States is the persistent confusion between norms and standards. Investigates what can be done to prevent unrealistic and invidious labeling of children during their most vulberable years if their growth curve in achievement or some other factor…

Describes a visit by two educators to a primary school in Auckland, New Zealand. Discusses the development of children, educational goals, traditions, curricula, administration, and facilities of this New Zealand school. Finds the major difference is the New Zealand school's child-centered approach. (MS)

Within the last few years a "new wave" of therapeutic techniques for teaching the mentally retarded has emerged in this country. Describes how the behavior of two demonstration groups of mentally retarded children utilize the accomodations of role playing and behavior modification to develop social skills. (Author/RK)