HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN FIRST HAND HOW COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS OPERATE TO IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY. IN PREFERENCE TO CLASSROOM STUDY OF THE THEORETICAL ASPECTS OF SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, THE SENIOR "CURRENT PROBLEMS" CLASSES WERE ARRANGED SO THAT STUDENTS HAD ONE AFTERNOON EACH WEEK TO DEVOTE TO WORK IN THE…

The article develops from a general discussion of the utilization of community resources in career education to a discussion of a particular program--the McCormick Plan in Baltimore--and other Maryland programs. Suggestions drawn from those programs are offered for identifying and using such resources. (AG)

Many of the problems of our youth today stem from lack of purpose or the feeling of self worth. Skills training at the secondary level could provide this feeling of self worth. Cooperative training programs could supply many high school graduates with the purpose in life they are seeking. (DS)

The objective of this paper is to show how the resources of the community can be incorporated into a foreign language program. The term "community," as used here, refers to the educational component of a district, local political organizations, religious groups, cultural organizations, professional organizations, civic organizations, community and…

This compendium contains descriptions of 59 community action projects that receive academic credit from 48 colleges and universities. Brief descriptions are given of the diverse institutions offering such field work for credit, including information on enrollment and type (i.e., public, private, etc.). Although the characteristics of the programs…

This paper proposes a new kind of educational institution, the Human Services Institute (HSI), which would offer an action oriented work-study program of flexible duration to prepare young people for professions in the human services such as health, education, welfare, law, guidance, social work, therapy, urban planning, and public service. Such…

This booklet describes various components of the America Reads Challenge program, which will mobilize AmeriCorps members, skilled reading specialists, and trained volunteer reading tutors to ensure that every student can read independently and well by the end of third grade. The booklet begins with advice on how to get involved right now and…

DURING THE PERIOD UNDER REVIEW, ABCD WAS ENGAGED IN PROGRAM ELABORATION AND IMPLEMENTATION, ESPECIALLY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE BOSTON YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES PROJECT. IT HAS ATTEMPTED TO MOVE FROM HOPES AND IDEAS TO TANGIBLE OPERATIONS, TO INSURE THAT CHANGE TAKES PLACE AND TO DESIGN PROGRAMS WITH SUFFICIENT CLARITY SO THAT THEIR USEFULNESS CAN BE…

MFY'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SPOKE IN FAVOR OF EXTENDING THE 1961 ACT. MYF RECEIVED FUNDS UNDER THIS ACT AND THE DIRECTOR REPORTED THE PROGRESS IT HAD MADE. ONE ASPECT OF THE PROJECT'S ATTACK ON JUVENILE DELINQUENCY IS THE OPERATION OF A WORK-TRAINING PROGRAM FOR POTENTIAL DROPOUTS. WORK DONE BY THESE GROUPS PROVES THE FEASIBILITY OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD…

An agribusiness program faced with no facilities planned and acquired them through meeting the needs identified by the community. (HD)

This collection of briefs comprises a guide to minority-activity planning designed by the Steering Committee for Minority Communications of the Westinghouse Foundation. They are intended to further the following Westinghouse goals: (1) to encourage youth to pursue careers in technology; (2) to develop strong links with the minority community; (3)…

Describes examples of successful career programs indicative of the educational partnerships between large urban school districts and their communities. The Urban Education Studies examined more than 60 programs in five major urban school districts for awareness of student needs, career counseling, program diversity, work-study situations, and…

UNEQUAL DISTRIBUTION IN SOME STATES OF STATE TAX MONIES FOR SCHOOLS HAS RESULTED IN A MUCH HIGHER PROPORTIONATE FUNDING FOR SUBURBAN SCHOOLS THAN URBAN SCHOOLS. THIS FISCAL INEQUITY IS DUE TO EXCESSIVE RELIANCE UPON THE NUMBER OF DOLLARS OF ASSESSED VALUE BEHIND EACH STUDENT IN THE DISTRICT AND TO FAILURE BY THE STATES TO RECOGNIZE THE…