This speech discusses the role of the counselor in assisting the last great minority group - "normal" children. The counselor is viewed as having the ability to speak for and work towards the creation of schools where individual freedom and human dignity replace curriculum as the key component of the educational process. (Author/PC)

In response to the current criticisms of the educational system, a method for incorporating the use of symbolism to spread positive information about schools is outlined. It uses stories, rituals, evaluation procedures, humor, and other activities. (MD)