Provides examples and suggestions to aid newspaper staffs in keeping news solidly grounded in the community by probing how it pertains directly to the interests and concerns of the school and community. (GT)

Suggests that while current events should be recorded in school yearbooks, the local angle should be stressed. Provides illustrations of how this might be done with such topics as gasoline prices, inflation, foreign events, and political campaigns. (TJ)

Discusses a variety of topics, including the need for the student newspaper staff to stay in touch with readers, ways of changing the format of student publications from year to year, the use of boxed items in newspapers, problems in obtaining information for news stories, and ideas for photojournalism. (GT)

The paper outlines a systematic approach to curriculum study and revision for small schools based on three assumptions: (1) it is financially more practical to develop curriculum for groups or classes than for individuals; (2) most small school districts do not have resources to write their own curriculum and prepare their own curriculum…

Intended for persons appointed to local advisory councils or committees and for educators and/or administrators of vocational educational or technical education, this booklet is designed to serve as a brief guide and initial source of information on local advisory councils. The first section, Overview, is a general discussion of vocational and…

A manual is presented which provides a common, preliminary frame of reference for seminar participants who desire to develop procedures for studying major social problems through the use of the urban community as a laboratory. Broadly, the seminar concentrates upon providing access to data and facilitation data collection and analyses. Although…

Control of urban development and preservations of open space have become increasingly controversial issues in recent years. This booklet was prepared to help citizens and local officials resolve these types of issues. It is intended to provide a framework for positive discussions between citizens and local officials, and includes an introduction…

Guidelines are provided for implementing the modular Voter Education, Registration, Community Action Program (VERCAP) in high schools. VERCAP was developed in 1976 by the National Association of Secondary School Principals. The purposes of VERCAP are to help students become informed, active citizens who can understand the mechanics of registering…

This guide was prepared in reply to requests for assistance in drafting state legislation from state legislatures, judges, lawyers, administrators of programs for the prevention and treatment of delinquency and neglect, and from others concerned with the drafting and enactment of legislation on these topics. The suggestions contained in this guide…

A unit is described in which fourth and eighth graders in Peoria, Illinois, gained understanding of the world through careful and critical reading of their local daily newspaper. The focus was on news about local international involvement. The teachers who developed the unit believe that study of local newspapers enriches information about the…

Even though the condition of the planet is a serious subject, becoming ecologically aware and active can be fun. This workbook provides ecologically conscious-raising activities that children can do at home or with others. A series of worksheets guides students through eight activities including: (1) assessing community resources and environmental…

While much of the drinking water in the United States is safe for consumption, protecting its quality and assuring its availability are becoming increasingly difficult. This booklet is written for individuals and groups who are concerned about the drinking water in their communities. It provides a general introduction to the complex issues of…

The Drug Impact Index provides a set of indicators designed to determine the extent of the local drug problem in a community. Each indicator includes a technical note on the data sources, a graph showing comparative statistics on that indicator for the Portland area and for the State of Oregon, and brief remarks on the implications of the data.…

Purposes of this guide for change agents are to (1) present four methods for identifying community power actors (community leaders), (2) provide a description of how change agents might use each of the four methods, (3) compare the four methods, (4) suggest ways to use a combination of methods or combine elements from various methods, and (5)…

Part of a sequential series of curriculum units in environmental education for grades 4 through 12, this curriculum guide for grade 9 focuses on identifying problems, formulating hypotheses, considering alternatives, and making decisions in environmental education. The activities include the showing of films, making environmental decisions,…