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Shapley, Kelly; Sheehan, Daniel; Maloney, Catherine; Caranikas-Walker, Fanny – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2010
In the study of the Technology Immersion model, high-need middle schools were "immersed" in technology by providing laptops for each teacher and student, instructional and learning resources, professional development, and technical and pedagogical support. This article reports third-year findings for the teacher component of the…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Middle Schools, Technology Integration, Educational Technology
McKenzie, Jennifer – Pathways: The Ontario Journal of Outdoor Education, 1993
The Green Spaces Project in Lincoln County (Ontario) allows elementary students to develop habitats on or near school property to attract wildlife back to the city. Success of the project is attributed to community support and the hiring of a coordinator. (KS)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Community Support, Elementary Education, Environmental Education
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Kirby, Douglas; And Others – Child Welfare, 1982
Describes a sex education program that offers classes for four groups: (1) mothers and their 9- to 12-year-old daughters, (2) mothers and their 13- to 17-year-old daughters, (3) fathers and their 9- to 12-year-old sons, and (4) fathers and their 13- to 17-year-old sons. Curricula relevant to the two age groups and classroom activities are…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Class Activities, Community Support, Curriculum
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Falk, Constance L.; Pao, Pauline; Cramer, Christopher S. – Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education, 2005
An organic garden operated as a community supported agriculture (CSA) venture on the New Mexico State University (NMSU) main campus was begun in January 2002. Students enroll in an organic vegetable production class during spring and fall semesters to help manage and work on the project. The CSA model of farming involves the sale of shares to…
Descriptors: Gardening, Class Activities, Agricultural Production, Community Support
New, Rebecca S. – 1993
An internationally acclaimed program that challenges American notions of appropriate early education is the municipal early childhood program in Reggio Emilia, Italy. The town's liberal financial support of child care and citizen membership in school committees indicate strong community support. Parents are involved in school policy discussions,…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Community Support, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Educational Environment