Wyoming is the least populous of the 50 states--less than half a million people share a territory of 95,000 square miles, which translates to about one person for every five square miles. Given this geographic reality, the challenges that all national service programs face in recruiting volunteers, building community involvement, and sustaining…

Reprinted from Arcturus," v1 n4, Mar.1971. Discusses altering school hours to meet needs of students during dark months" of December and January. (LS)

Describes the effects of elementary curriculum materials using instant photography developed for the Polaroid Education Project. The materials most effectively reached students who do not respond to verbal materials. Students and teachers shared authority in interpreting student photographs. Photography activities increased parent interest and…

School leaders are increasingly called upon to pursue meaningful partnerships with families and community groups, yet many leaders are unprepared to meet the challenges of partnerships, to cross cultural boundaries, or to be accountable to the community. Alliances are needed among educators, families, and community groups that value relationship…

This paper reports on the organization, development, and implementation of a "grass-roots" community approach to the problem of alcoholism. It includes a detailed discussion of its treatment services to active alcoholics. Emphasis is given to the critical role and importance of counseling and counselor tasks both within and without the program.…

This report covers trends in discipline policies and policy-making and alternative and innovative school programs designed to diminsh behavioral problems in the classroom. The programs range from improvements in a school's physical plant to specific action plans for teachers and options in the curriculum designed to stimulate alienated students.…

Evaluates the project, emphasizing (1) the recruitment, training, and support of volunteers; and (2) the collection, preparation, and dissemination of educational materials. (CI)

The Stafford Technical Center (STC) in Rutland, Vermont, operates with a mission statement that proudly touts its desire to "create a learning environment that promotes pride in work, a sense of self-worth and the ability to respect others by developing effective communication and life skills." Stafford acknowledges that these learning…

The Cultural Immersion Projects at Indiana University offer teacher education majors the opportunity to be placed in culturally-diverse settings, where full-time student teaching, required community participation, ongoing reflection, and academic reporting combine to provide experiences that go well beyond the common foci of conventional student…

Roberts and Ullom (1989) theorized that leadership programs should consist of training, education, and development programs. Their model has gained widespread acceptance since its inception, but has not evolved to reflect contemporary conceptualizations of leadership. This paper demonstrates a new conceptualization of the model updated for modern…

Several of the career education programs on both the elementary and secondary levels are briefly discussed. These programs are attempts to integrate career awareness and education. (JB)

The Citizen Feedback Project was conducted in two of the eight districts in New York City in an effort to create a channel for average citizens to relay their problems, needs and recommendations to city administrators. (Author)

Discussed an effective mural program for the Mexican Americans of East Los Angeles. (Author/RK)

The need for community involvement in a teacher training program is stressed in this monograph. The paper is divided into three sections. The first section discusses the historical view of community involvement in decision-making matters pertaining to education and the growing trend toward a concept of many levels of citizen participation in…