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Lee, Jasper S. – 1976
Intended to help Future Farmers of America (FFA) members develop skills in improving their communities under the Building Our American Community Program, this publication provides guidance on how FFA chapter members can be active citizens and use democratic processes. Section I, Identifying and Analyzing Communities, consists of four chapters.…
Descriptors: Community Action, Community Development, Community Study, Guidelines
Conboy, Michael, Ed.; Guiles, Roger, Ed. – 1980
This manual represents an educational program designed for public officials, interested citizens, and professionals interested in improving the economic climate of the municipality or region. Its purpose is to teach economic development skills, thus enabling participants to develop community economic growth plans. Focus is on four essential…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Case Studies, Community Action, Community Characteristics
Karnes, Frances A.; Bean, Suzanne M.; Wallner, Rosemary, Ed. – 1993
This book offers 20 contemporary biographies of young women across the United States who are making a difference in their schools and communities through community service. Examples of community action include feeding the hungry, recycling, saving the bluebirds, and promoting literacy. The girls and young women emerge as leaders in an area of…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Case Studies, Community Action, Community Development
Download full textTopsfield Foundation, Washington, DC. – 1998
This facilitator's guide explains how to lead a series of five sessions (study circles) designed to foster public dialogue and problem solving among citizens interested in meeting the challenges of community growth and development. The document begins with an introduction to the concept of study circles that examines the following: definition of…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Annotated Bibliographies, Citizen Participation
