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| Walker, John E. | 2 |
| Perez, Richard L. | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 2 |
| Guides - Non-Classroom | 1 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
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Peer reviewedWalker, John E.; Perez, Richard L. – Clearing House, 1980
In spite of polls showing lack of confidence in public schools, the author suggests that schools are not doing a bad job, but that they are not doing a good job of communicating the rationale and goals of school programs. A good vehicle for communication is the community school. (KC)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Communication (Thought Transfer), Communication Problems, Community Coordination
Peer reviewedWalker, John E. – Journal of Educational Public Relations, 1987
Many schools have instituted their own community polls to provide a vehicle for school decision-making. Highlights the steps involved in developing effective polling techniques through adaptation of the Gallup Poll. Includes a discussion of "do's" and "don'ts" for telephone pollsters and a sample polling instrument. (MD)
Descriptors: Community Coordination, Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education, Parent School Relationship
