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Bumstead, Richard A. – American Education, 1979
Forestry, horticulture, conservation, craftsmanship, hard work, and civic responsibility are the lessons for Lunenburg (Massachusetts) High School students. Project Greenthumb has allowed for more occupational training at the school as well as for more effective programs for students who were not succeeding in the standard high school program. (CT)
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Construction Programs, Forestry, Horticulture
Jordan, Milton – American Education, 1978
Renovation and conversion of many old buildings at Davidson (North Carolina) College over the past fifteen years have saved millions of dollars and preserved the neoclassical architecture of the campus. The Davidson shop crews' repair and remodeling projects are described and illustrated by several photographs. (MF)
Descriptors: Architectural Character, Building Conversion, Campus Planning, College Buildings
Stallings, Clif – American Education, 1978
Property acquired by the Veterans Administration (VA) through defaults on VA-guaranteed home loans is repaired and redecorated under a housing rehabilitation program that also provides valuable vocational training for California secondary students. The student volunteers work under a qualified vocational instructor hired in accordance with a…
Descriptors: Construction Programs, Facility Improvement, Federal Programs, Government School Relationship