Describes how a series of interconnecting ramps; glass walls; and exposed heating ducts and exhaust systems produce a psychological impact on the students and the community and promote student and community understanding and appreciation of the technical education being provided. (Author/EA)

THE MAYOR OF SYRACUSE, NEW YORK, STATES HIS REASONS FOR SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED CAMPUS SCHOOL PLAN FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, A CAMPUS FACILITY OR EDUCATIONAL PARK TO REPLACE SEVERAL OUTDATED NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS. THE MAYOR SUPPORTS THE PLAN BECAUSE (1) RACIAL BALANCE WILL IMPROVE, (2) THE CITY'S TAX BASE WILL BE PROTECTED BEACUSE CITY-OWNED SITES ON…

The feasibility of an educational park for a school district in Arkansas is examined. A brief introduction defines the educational park idea and sketches its background. Advantages and disadvantages are cited as are the evaluative criteria employed. The research design and its results are stated, and the phases of the proposed development…

A conference entitled "The Schoolhouse in the City" was convened at Stanford University, July 10-14, 1967. Sponsored by Stanford's School Planning Laboratory and supported by Educational Facilities Laboratories and the U. S. Office of Education, the conference brought together as speakers leading figures in local, state, and federal government,…

A community internship program, a school-within-a-school, an educational park, an open school, and a drop-out school all offer new approaches to social education. (KM)

Condensation of five speeches concerning the need for, planning of, and nature of educational parks. Summaries of discussions and recommendations of conference groups are presented concerning the following facets of the educational park--(1) clientele, (2) curriculum and instruction, (3) facilities, and (4) fiscal, management, and social aspects.…

Facilities described here range from a low-budget playground constructed by a group of dedicated parents to an education park where two high schools share a wealth of playing fields, activity areas, and other facilities. (JD)

Illustrated article describing an educational park facility designed to make each student proud to identify with his chosen trade, to understand its relevancy in a cooperative effort, and to realize its importance to the community -- through the use of bold color and supergraphics.'' (Author/EA)

Major addresses concerning educational facilities in urban settings, which were presented at the 1967 Meeting of the Council of Educational Facility Planners. The presentations set forth much of the contemporary thinking and planning as to how educational facilities can be developed to help resolve the vastly complicated negative situation…

The community school concept is the basis for this design for education in the Litchfield Park area of Arizona. In this concept, the entire community is a laboratory for learning; the community school is a place where living and learning converge. Based upon this concept, goals of education and the characteristics of schools and programs to…

A report of a study conducted for the Chicago Public School System on the feasibility of the cultural-educational park answering the educational needs of the community. The concept is defined and its historical development traced, its advantages, disadvantages and evaluative criteria are noted, and finally, specific recommendations are made. A…