This paper describes the growing community school movement in the United States. It begins with a discussion of the general basis for community schools, the community school concept, and the philosophy behind community schools. The author then shows what a community school can do and what it is like. The concluding section outlines the…

This description of the simulated school library of the Salisbury College curriculum laboratory explains its operation and development in a small college setting. Sections provide an overview of the laboratory's collections, physical arrangement, and use. Included are handouts given to students which describe the facility's philosophy and…

Summary reports on the organization and financing of vocational education in each state and territory are presented in this second of a four-volume report of a national study of vocational education systems and facilities. Information for each state and territory is organized as follows: state governance of vocational education (state…

At the request of the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, the Nassau Library System conducted a comprehensive survey of the library's operations and facilities. Information was gathered from relevant documents, interviews with the director and staff, and community surveys. Conclusions were drawn about the state of the library and 13 major…

In the fall of 1974, the Nassau County Library System conducted a study of the New Hyde Park Public Library at the request of that library's directing board. Relevant documents and statistics were reviewed, building usage was studied, and the library staff and community organizations were questioned. The library was analyzed in terms of the…

Situated in the Manor Oaks Elementary School, the Hillside Public Library (HPL) serves as a joint school and public library. At the request of its board of trustees, a comprehensive survey of HPL operations was conducted by the Nassau County Library System. This report presents the findings of this survey, which are to be used in future planning.…

Concept 6, a new program designed to cope with burgeoning enrollments and a shortage of classroom space in Jefferson County, Colorado, keeps school buildings in use 250 days and divides the school year into six terms of instruction. Individual students attend classes four terms and choose their vacations during the other two. An option for a fifth…