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The article presents a discussion on the papers written by students of the third grade about the history of the growth of Chicago, Illinois from the time it was a trading post through its pioneer stage. It also presents the first of two sections of the papers entitled "Chicago of Long Ago" and a subject index to provide an idea about the contents of each child's book. It also presents selected sections from the children's works which are most essential in telling a brief story of Chicago's growth through the past century. The papers present correlated works in geography, industrial science, mathematics, handwork, and art.

The article reports that the University of Illinois Committee on School Mathematics (UICSM) will develop an instructional materials which will enable the student to come and understand mathematics in Urbana, Illinois. In the summer of 1962, the efforts of the UICSM were directed towards developing textbook materials for grades nine through twelve. Their efforts were supported by the Carnegie Corp. In 1964, the efforts of the UICSM were directed towards developing instructional materials for grades seven through twelve.

The article highlights the regional work conference of the National Association of State of Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) in Chicago, Salt Lake City, Atlanta, and New York City in April 1960. Scientists, education teachers, classroom teachers, and chief state school officers were invited to meet with the members of the association. The aim of these series of conference is to make recommendations for preparation programs for the teachers in secondary-school science and mathematics. The conferences were a part of a study conducted by NASDTEC with the cooperation of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. NASDTEC was encouraged by the AAAS to seek financial support to provide its members with assistance in carrying out responsibilities in teacher certification.