Traces London, Ontario's community schools from 1968-1984. Describes a system in transition from being centrally controlled by a school board to being increasingly in the control of community volunteers. Reflects on the redevelopment of the community school ideal as responsibility for school operations is placed back in community hands. (BRR)

Describes two Tanzanian reform programs: Education for Self-Reliance and Decentralization. The first supports programs to make education relevant to rural life, correct elitist biases, and improve students' attitudes toward rural living. The second, already instituted in primary and adult education, seeks to promote community participation in…

Describes the plan to decentralize all public schools in Chicago (Illinois). The following unique features are discussed: (1) local school councils governing each school; (2) principals' responsibilities; (3) central school board's role; (4) specific school and system goals. (FMW)

This volume contains nine case studies describing the initial two-year experiences of local governments in implementing the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973 (CETA). (An earlier volume published eight similar area studies on the transition from federally centralized to decentralized manpower programs.) Written by resident field…