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Fu, Shuang; Harman, Ruth; Aubain, Yamileth – Journal of Language, Identity, and Education, 2023
This paper examines how two language educators of color developed critical multilingual language awareness (CMLA) in a combined youth participatory action research and teacher education program. Specifically, as a multilingual and diverse group of educators, we chose to use Latin@/o Critical Theory (LatCrit) as our methodology to align with the…
Descriptors: Language Teachers, Minority Group Teachers, Action Research, Participatory Research
Fertman, Carl I.; And Others – 1994
Since its creation in 1988, the sole mission of the agency PennSERVE has been to make community service the common expectation of all Pennsylvania's citizens. Using state funds, PennSERVE initiated a school service learning (SL) grant program and funded a total of 35 school and community-based SL programs between 1989 and 1991 in grades K-12, the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Agency Role, Educational Practices
Sherman, Lee – Northwest Education, 1998
Two White Pass School District (Washington) programs increase community cohesiveness despite troubled economic times: (1) the school district offers adult education, utilizes community talent, and hosts community recreation events; and (2) the Forest Service, school district, and community college developed a summer job program for secondary…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Colleges, Community Development, Community Education
Kealey, Robert J., Comp. – 2002
This book is one in a series that present stories by practitioners in Catholic schools. The papers include: "The Write Traits: Trait-Based Writing Assessment and Instruction for the 21st Century" (Arlene Bertellotti-Weidner); "What's in a Name?" (James Bleecker); "What is a Christ-Centered Environment?" (Michael L.…
Descriptors: Catholic Schools, Disabilities, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
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Kielsmeier, James C. – Education and Urban Society, 1996
Describes the urban-centered WalkAbout summer program, which involves hands-on service learning emphasizing the importance of students being authentically invested in their own learning. Program goals include increasing academic achievement, providing opportunities for community-based learning, developing a service ethic in youth, and improving…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Development, College Students, Critical Thinking
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Lucy-Allen, Dale; Brunton, Dennis; McDade, Jenny; Seydel, Jennifer; Vogel, Dennis – Peabody Journal of Education, 2000
Springfield College, Massachusetts, developed a collaboration with adjacent public schools and neighborhoods. The college's philosophy provides the foundation for expanding curricular and co-curricular activities that are components of collaborative efforts with the community. This article presents an overview of the college's humanistic…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Citizenship Education, College Faculty, College School Cooperation