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Download full textBliss, Mary Louise; And Others – 1981
Part of series which emphasizes the need for K-12 school arts programs, this monograph describes joint projects of artists, teachers, and students. Creative collaboration between artists and the schools can take many forms. The artists involved may be professionals, amateurs, parents or community members, local university or high school students,…
Descriptors: Art Education, Artists, Curriculum Development, Educational Needs
Peer reviewedParsons, Michael H., Ed.; Lisman, C. David, Ed. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1996
Based on the idea that community colleges have a critical role in enhancing civic literacy through community-based programming and service learning, this volume provides descriptions of theoretical frameworks and practical models for incorporating community renewal into the college mission. The following articles are provided: (1) "Service…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, College Role, Community Colleges, Community Services
Development Communication Report, 1983
Varied development projects in several countries are described in this newsletter, which also provides current reviews of development books, and publications available from the Non-Formal Education Information Center at Michigan State University and ERIC. The following articles are included: (1) "From Oral Traditions to Elementary Textbooks:…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Calculators, Community Programs, Developing Nations
Silvern, Joan, Ed. – Family Resource Coalition Report, 1991
This newsletter issue highlights a variety of successful youth, family, and community program models that have been developed to curb substance abuse, lessen risk factors, and strengthen protective and supportive resources for individuals and their communities. The newsletter includes the following articles: (1) "A Systems Approach to the…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, American Indians, Community Programs, Cultural Awareness
Flores, Alfredo; And Others – Metro Impressions (Region VI), 1985
Articles in this serial publication highlight the past, present, and possible future of Project Head Start and celebrate the project's 20th birthday. "Head Start: Today and Yesterday" (Alfred Flores) emphasizes the goals of Head Start. "Why Head Start Is a Winner" (Mary Tom Riley and Jamie Tucker) reports the results of…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Community Programs, Compensatory Education, Early Childhood Education
Silvern, Joan, Ed. – Family Resource Coalition Report, 1991
This newsletter issue focuses on strategies for program workers to help enhance family support. The newsletter includes the following articles: (1) "'But What Should I Way?': Five Principles To Help Families Deal with Television"; (2) "Shaping the Future--How to Build Partnerships with Local Community Foundations"; (3)…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Change Strategies, Community Programs, Coping
Smith, Kurt B., Ed. – Connections, 1980
Programs that link education and work and implications of the 1980 Higher Education Act for the expansion of work-learning opportunities are considered in this bulletin. Considerations for designing and operating a program combining academic learning with work experience is discussed by Yolaine Armand of the College for Human Services in New York…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Cooperative Education, Education Work Relationship, Higher Education
Behrman, Richard E., Ed. – Future of Children, 2003
This issue of "The Future of Children" focuses on efforts to provide publicly funded health insurance to low-income children in the United States through Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). The articles summarize current knowledge and research about which children are uninsured and why, discuss ways to…
Descriptors: Access to Health Care, Adolescents, Child Health, Childhood Needs
Theilheimer, Ish, Ed.; Eisner, Kathy, Ed. – Transition, 1996
This issue of the Canadian quarterly "Transitions," in French and English language versions, examines the prevention of youth crime, with a specific focus on activities, trends, and research dealing with Canadian families. Major articles in this issue are: (1) "A Snowball's Chance? Communities and Families Working to Prevent Youth…
Descriptors: Accountability, Aggression, Community Action, Community Involvement
Newsline, 1993
These newsletters contain various articles on programs, activities, and events related to intergenerational issues. Articles focus on: (1) the 1993 Generations United (GU) fourth national conference; (2) a grant from the Commission on National and Community Service received by GU; (3) 41 workshops held at the 1993 GU national conference, the…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Child Welfare, Clearinghouses, Community Programs
Strategy Alert, 1992
How community-based groups are confronting and preventing alcohol and other drug problems and related crime in their communities is the focus of this publication. A wide range of approaches and strategies, used by 10 nonprofit, community-based organizations representative of urban and rural areas, are presented. Case studies describe two community…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Alcohol Abuse, Case Studies, Community Action
Current Issues in Catholic Higher Education, 1981
Articles in this issue of "Current Issues in Catholic Higher Education" concern the results of pilot projects in peace and justice education at several colleges and universities, along with initiatives made at other institutions. In "Report on ACCU's Pilot Programs," David Johnson provides an overview of the experiences of the…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Affirmative Action, Catholic Schools, Church Related Colleges
Decker, Virginia A., Ed. – 1979
This guide is the ninth in a series of eleven generated in 1978 as the result of workshops that focused on peer training, a different approach to teaching. The workshops provided the opportunity for members of eleven identified role groups to work together with peers to examine the relationship between their specific role group and community…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Agency Cooperation, Community Education, Community Recreation Programs
