It is imperative that today's schools regenerate their environment in order to capture the interest and attention of their students. (CK)

Many educators today are discussing new visions to transform their schools into communities. The idea is that schools should be communities of learners rather than organizations that turn out students as products (Furman and Starratt 2002; Sergiovanni 1994). But for schools to become communities of learners, a major upheaval in the way educators…

Parent Visitation Night'' is a new approach to the Open House that overcomes the resistance of parental visitation and guarantees successful and meaningful community involvement in the schools. (Author)

In order to better interact with the community in which he teaches and to better educate his students, a teacher should study carefully all aspects of that community. (CK)

Proposes numerous ideas for events to celebrate school "birthdays," intended to cement the school's relationship with its community. (SR)

Argues that only if the nation's schools act now in concert with the real world will America stand a chance of awaking from the nightmare of violence. Notes successful efforts to address the problem in North Carolina. (SR)

A superintendent of schools recommended steps to establish a positive interview discussion with school critics in an attempt to turn these critics into effective public relations tools. (Author/RK)

Article considers three basic perspectives or approaches educators can utilize in their relationships with the community. (Author/RK)

Author advocates the use of an ombudsman and offers guidelines for making this individual an effective one. (Editor)

A survey of public school supporters reveals that they attend school functions and receive regular communications from the schools. (FL)

Focuses on the important role of curriculum in the educational process. Suggests that until a core of persons, along with local community support, are trained in curriculum development, schools must accept other alternatives in order to maintain responsibility for an adequate education for all youth. (Author/RK)

Describes the Community Service Internship program of East Lynn (Connecticut) High School, which helps students gain an understanding of problems in the local community while fulfilling their desire to serve others. (FL)