a. transmit to the Board needs which have been pointed out by the local Home and School execu- tives, guaranteeing that their representation reflects concerns generally felt in the area,

b. channel recommendations of a general nature, and

c. advise the School Board as to any measure which might be likely to lead to an improvement in the administration of the schools.

Immediately following the 1972 Annual Meeting, organiza- tional meetings were held in Regional Administrative Units 2, 3 and 4. By the Spring of 1973 Area Councils in these three units were well organized, had studied problems pertinent to the children of their area, and had met at least once with their unit School Boards.

Since the locals of Unit 5 (Evangeline) had already con- solidated into one Home and School local, it was felt unnecessary to establish an Area Council.

Unfortunately, Area 1 was undecided regarding the location of new schools. As there were only two Home and School locals in Unit 1, it was decided that it would be more opportune to await a clarification of the issues in the area, as well as the establishment of new locals, before officially organizing an Area Council.

In the short time that these Councils have been organized, several major issues have been studied in detail, considered opinions have been presented, and action has been requested of the School Boards. in most cases there is a very good level of interest and cooperation developing, all for the betterment of children and their educational needs.

"WHAT'S NEW IN HOME AND SCHOOL?"

This was to become the title of a well known provincial Home and School weekly radio series that was carried free by CFCY for some 17 years. Due to CFCY’s wide coverage it was heard in five provinces. From the beginning the value of radio as a great public educator was recognized. Dr. S. R. Laycock, a veteran broadcaster who conducted a weekly Schoo/ for Parents, CBC radio series, visited the Island several times and provided valuable

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