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David Lopez; Erica Mallett Moore; Amanda Nabors – WestEd, 2024
Education policies serve as potent tools for advancing equitable outcomes and systematically addressing inequities in schools and districts. But education policies often mirror inequities and bias-based beliefs within the K-12 education system. Increasing educational equity is key to overcoming the status quo and improving educational outcomes for…
Descriptors: Equal Education, Educational Policy, Outcomes of Education, Elementary Secondary Education
Bowman, Paddy; Zeitlin, Steve – 1993
This conference report argues that folk arts, which are transmitted informally by community word of mouth and example, represent the core culture of the community. Since a central goal for education is to prepare students to understand, live in, and contribute to their culture, the traditional folk arts represent valuable classroom resources. They…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Community Resources, Cultural Activities, Cultural Education
Cole, Robert W. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1983
THE FOLLOWING IS THE FULL TEXT OF THIS DOCUMENT: Something good is happening in Indiana that may be a model for the nation. The Indiana Congress on Education, which convened for the first time last June, could be an unconventional but effective way to change public policy. Throughout the fall, we've been treated to demonstrations of the…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Educational Change, Educational Improvement, Educational Legislation
Crespo, Orestes I., Comp.; Louque, Patricia, Comp. – 1984
A resource handbook is presented that provides an overview of parent and community involvement to assist local and state education agencies, higher education institutions, and other nonprofit organizations in enhancing the partnership between school and home for the benefit of minority language group students. The guide covers the following…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Bilingual Education Programs, Community Involvement, Educational Policy
Webb, Michael, Comp.; Chapin, Georganne, Comp. – 1983
This bibliography, the fifth in the Urban Schools Bibliography series, provides urban school personnel, researchers, and policymakers with information on important issues, programs, and practices in urban education. Topics covered in the bibliography include equal education, school policy, school administration, curriculum, testing and evaluation,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Career Development, Community Development, Community Involvement
Field, Sharon – 1981
This evaluation of an attempt by the Papua New Guinea Department of Education to establish Generalist Teaching (GT) in provincial secondary schools from 1973 to 1977 is based on survey and case study data. Generalist Teaching was introduced to schools by means of two department circulars proposing reorientation of grades 7 and 8 curricula from…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Case Studies, Community Involvement, Educational Administration
Broadbent, R. F., Ed. – 1982
Thirteen papers and a speech address the theme of who makes education policy in Australia. Kwong Lee Dow's address assesses national planning in uncertain times and urges flexibility. John Steinle outlines the operation of Australian policy-making and recommends developing think tanks. Edward Holdaway analyzes the complex relationship between…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Community Involvement, Decision Making, Educational Administration
Armstrong, Jane – 1997
Nearly every state has adopted or is in the process of adopting content and performance standards for education. This guide summarizes some of the lessons learned in developing standards. It also provides tips and strategies from early leaders in standards development to help educators and policymakers who are working on new forms of assessment.…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Community Involvement, Educational Assessment, Educational Change
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Jeffers, Carol S. – Art Education, 1995
Contends that to realize their leadership potential art teachers must forge connections with the community. Discusses three connections and argues that they are crucial to increased participation of all students and teachers in viable art education programs. (CFR)
Descriptors: Art Education, Art Teachers, Community Influence, Community Involvement
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Hope, Samuel – Arts Education Policy Review, 1996
Argues that the centralized, bureaucratic model of education management has created more problems than solutions. Contrasts the current situation with an earlier model defined by local autonomy and personal commitment. Explores a broad set of issues and approaches designed to make arts education more autonomous and less divisive. (MJP)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art Education, Community Control, Community Involvement
Noggle, Nelson L.; And Others – 1981
A 2-phase study provided summative information on the status of the statewide implementation of California's federally funded migrant program and also provided confidential formative information to program participants at district, regional, and state levels. Guided by an advisory panel, phase I was conducted in 1980-1981 and covered all grade…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Advocacy, Basic Skills, Community Involvement
Maryland Alliance for Arts Education, Inc., Baltimore. – 1986
The development of a comprehensive state plan for arts education in Maryland is presented. The introduction states three program development goals and four major conclusions from a needs assessment of the mutual goals of the Maryland State Department of Education and the Maryland Alliance for Arts in Education. The goals include the development…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Aesthetic Education, Art Activities, Art Education
Christenson, Sandra; And Others – 1995
Taken from findings of federally financed ABC dropout prevention programs--ALAS (Achievement for Latinos through Academic Success), the Belief Academy, and Check & Connect--this report discusses the barriers and supports to effectively intervening and achieving school completion among high-risk students. The first section presents information…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Disorders, Change Strategies, Community Involvement