#1
INDIAN EDUCATION
Clarence Wesley Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 4-7, June 1961

Discusses the five types of schools serving the San Carlos Apache Reservation, and the author's beliefs about what should be added to the curricula.  Both the advantages and disadvantages of each type of school are cited.  The author raises several points regarding the nature of American Indian education for the future.

#2
COMPARISON OF STANDARDIZED TEST RESULTS OF INDIAN AND NON-INDIAN IN AN INTEGRATED SCHOOL SYSTEM
David O. Lloyd Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 8-16, June 1961

Compares achievement and intelligence test results of Indians with non-Indians in the Mesa, Arizona, Public Schools.  Mean intelligence quotients and achievement scores in stanines are both listed and graphed for visual comparisons.  The tests were given in school years 1959-60 and 1960-61.  The author believes that as more Indian students are educated in the Mesa Public Schools, and as greater cooperation between tribal council and the school district is established, the Indian student will make greater intellectual and academic strides.

#3
AN APPROACH TO THE MIND OF THE YOUNG INDIAN
Elizabeth Hoyt Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 17-23, June 1961

Reports research findings from studies of Indian students in South Dakota and the Southwest who wrote essays titled, "My Plans After Leaving School" or "My Hopes for My Life."  From these the author drew information for her discussion of aspirations.  The article reviews material aspects of the standard of living and non-material values.  According to the author, the personalities of the young people were clouded by doubts and ambivalence and distorted by what they had sought as compensations.

#4
RESULTS OF THE TOGA WITH FIRST GRADE INDIAN CHILDREN
Louis C. Bernardoni Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 24-28, June 1961

Describes an investigation to determine the appropriateness of the SRA Tests of General Ability with first grade Indian children.  The procedure is examined and recommendations are listed.  The author believes that a great deal of further experimentation is needed before TOGA could be recommended for first grade Indian children.

#5
THE PLACE OF THE INDIAN YOUTH COUNCIL IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Charles E. Minton Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 29-32, June 1961

Reports the activities of the Southwest Regional Indian Youth Council in promoting higher education through annual meetings of Indian high school and college students.  At the meetings, students are motivated through prepared and extemporaneous speeches, as well as panel discussions and workshops.  According to the author, "No one can attend a meeting of these fine young people, earnest and sincere in their attitude and usually more mature, age for age, than their non-Indian (friends), without feeling reassured about the future."

#6
INDIAN EDUCATION IN ARIZONA
Robert A. Roessel, Jr. Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 33-38, June 1961

Describes conditions and curricula of the different types of schools which Indian children attend in Arizona.  According to the article there are three basic types of schools which were responsible for Indian education:  (1) BIA schools, (2) public schools, and (3) mission schools.  The author believes that all agencies concerned with and dedicated to the area of Indian education will be able to make maximum progress through continued cooperation and mutual respect.