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Prentice, Mary – 2000
This digest discusses service learning programs on community college campuses. Service learning integrates community service with academic instruction as it focuses on critical, reflective thinking and civic responsibility. Projects can range from brief, one-time-only experiences to a student commitment of 15 or more hours during a semester.…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Educational Methods, Experiential Learning, School Community Programs
Naylor, Michele – 1987
Because of their special ties to the community, community-based organizations (CBOs) are often able to be more responsive to the needs of local or special populations than can mainstream institutions such as schools and government-funded employment services. CBOs such as Service Employment Redevelopment (SER), the National Urban League, and…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Community Education, Community Organizations, Cooperative Planning
Miller, Bruce A. – 1995
Rural schools traditionally have played a central role in their communities. Now, as rural communities face declining quality of life and threats to their viability, collaborative partnerships between communities and schools offer a promising approach to community revitalization and survival. Researchers have identified three distinct, yet related…
Descriptors: Community Development, Community Schools, Cooperative Programs, Elementary Secondary Education
Lewis, Anne – 1992
This monograph looks at the field of youth service broadly and provides examples of the range of programs available for urban youth. A review of statistics on urban youth involvement nationally notes that most young people are not involved in community service, African American students perform more community service annually than any other racial…
Descriptors: Black Youth, Citizen Participation, Community Services, Federal Legislation
Sosa, Alicia – 1990
Hispanic students have higher dropout rates and lower academic achievement than Anglo students. While schools have begun to address the issue of underachievement, some community groups have implemented enrichment programs that focus on the affective domain--self-esteem, family values, and cultural pride. This digest describes and synthesizes the…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities, High Risk Students