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Children spend many of their waking hours in school. The influence of the school and its environment is profound. Yet many parents have only a vague idea of what the schools are like. What are they like in your locality? Would you give them a passing grade? Awake! briefly surveys the educational scene in four countries, concluding with suggestions for parents

A Look at Big​—City Schools 3

Japan’s Educational Marathon 4

“Schulangst”​—The Price of Achievement? 6

The Third World​—Closing the Illiteracy Gap? 8

Your Child’s Education and You 10