Provides guidelines for establishing an Adopt-a-School program, a cooperative venture between government agencies, businesses and schools, based on a program in San Diego. Summarizes benefits and program activities. (KH)

The author states that money has the central role in late industrial society that religion played in the Middle Ages. He describes how local people can break the control of the modern version of the army of "specialists in religious procedures and practices" through community businesses and community cooperatives. (CH)

This article describes a variety of activities conducted during a school-wide art week in a large suburban junior school (ages 7 to 11). As a result of the art week, the students gained an increased appreciation for the important role of arts, crafts, and design in the adult world and the school established new partnerships with many local…

Describes the development of an international co-publishing project for children's illustrated books in Socialist countries. Discusses an international biennial public exhibition of children's books from socialist countries that is presented by the Biennial of Illustrations, Brastislava (BIB). (NH)

As federal support has declined, corporations have played a more active role in education. But business, schools, policymakers, and students often disagree on the purpose and desired content of education. Cooperative programs have been developed to resolve this communication gap, but many concerned remain skeptical about the corporation-school…

This report was designed to help State and local officials carry out their responsibilities under the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA), Title 1, Section 123 (a) (1), with respect to the eight percent of funds which are set aside to foster cooperation between the JTPA system and educational institutions. The report presents options for States…

Describes the goals and substantial achievements of Operation Success, a school-based program aimed at bringing dropouts back into school and serving those on the verge of dropping out. Also discusses students' reasons for dropping out, strategies for case management, and the coordination of funding. (RDN)

This article analyzes cooperative programs that reduce the risks of financing energy conservation equipment. Savings guarantees, cash flow leasing, shared savings, and cooperative savings programs are described and sources of further information noted. (MJL)

This document provides a synthesis of the history, context, and types of educational partnerships. Examples of partnerships from simple to complex and from policy and systemic educational improvement to classroom partners are given to illustrate the different types and impacts of partnerships. The following major elements of successful…

Industrial development agencies (IDAs) around the globe are luring potential developers to Europe, the Far East, and the Caribbean. Programs in each of these geographic areas and types of incentives offered are discussed. These incentives include tax holidays, free-trade zones, free land, and grants of cash. (DH)

Guidelines for successful university ties with industry are discussed. Topics covered include publication rights, patents, copyrights, confidentiality, research units, faculty consultants, faculty entrepreneurs, international agreements, sharing personnel/equipment, and model research agreements. Advocates that success lies in anticipating…

Describes an Adopt-a-School program, initiated by the White House, which encourages federal agencies to join in partnership with schools. Discusses ways in which private businesses also may enter into cooperation with public schools, and briefly describes career programs developed between District of Columbia schools and local businesses. (KH)

Focuses on a critical redefinition of the future school counselor as leader in promoting educational reform and meeting national and state educational objectives inclusive of creating healthy, safe school environments. Proposes that school counselors should play a major role in facilitating and leading interagency and interdisciplinary…

The Real Estate Investment Trust, a companion organization to the Common Trust, allows colleges to commit as little as $50,000 for investments in commercial properties at minimum risk, which could protect endowments while providing returns comparable to those of the stock market. (MSE)

EDUCOM, a consortium of more than 500 colleges and universities involved in computing, favors the establishment of a review process that would help professors identify useful computer programs and promote the recognition of software development as a scholarly activity worthy of credit toward tenure and promotion. (MLW)