This booklet discusses the importance of involving members of the community in public school programs and activities and presents brief profiles of current school programs and policies that are attempting to do so. The author examines in detail the kinds and extent of parent and community interaction with the schools and describes what different…

The authors rely on their first-hand experience in providing a wealth of practicable information for principals. The main sections of the booklet focus on planning for the public relations effort, preparing the staff and students to participate, conducting and using a community analysis, reporting information through various media, and involving…

Today's citizens expect to be informed. This book has been written to serve as a guideline for those school officials who want to develop a planned public relations program. Such a program requires the efforts of all those involved in a school operation. Therefore, the book includes ideas and suggestions for students, central office staff members,…

The first duty of the educator is to forecast enrollments as accurately as possible, using the best means available. The second is to begin planning long in advance of a school closure or major reorganization. Watchwords of successful management for the years of dwindling enrollment are communication and community participation. Communication with…