Education: Big Dick's Results

Two years ago long, angular Headmaster John Wayne (''Big Dick") Richards of Lake Forest (Ill.) Academy had an idea. Throwing his leg over the arm of his chair and scratching the back of his head, he reasoned that secondary education should be more vital, more effective. Last year his idea became a plan (TIME, Aug. 18). Lake Forest's recitation periods were extended to 90 min., 45 min. being devoted to discussion and preparation of the next day's lesson. Staggered and rotating, the school schedule was revised to permit all subjects to share equally the advantageous hours of the day. As a...

Want the full story?

Subscribe Now

Subscribe
Subscribe

Learn more about the benefits of being a TIME subscriber

If you are already a subscriber sign up — registration is free!