Introduction to profiles of some community schools -- places where the education of children and the activities of a community occur either alternately or simultaneously. (Author)

The two problems which pose a grave threat to the open classroom technique in both England and the United States are: (1) the fad psychology of education reform and (2) the tendency to confuse the open classroom freedom with mere chaos'' and neglect of children. (21 references) (Author/NH)

Suggestions for organizing sundry classroom collections of print and non-print materials into a unified resource center. Especially written for principals of small elementary schools with a budget too limited to hire a full-time librarian. (Author/JN)

Team effort and learner-centered activity are emphasized in this description of the learning program at the Plantation Middle School, Broward County, Florida. Extensive use of media and materials characterizes the curriculum. (Author/KE)

Describes the 24-acre nature area at the University of Minnesota in Duluth. (PG)

Can health education at the elementary level provide total involvement of the student? The Ethel K. Frye Elementary School of the Rush-Henrietta Central School District has developed a unique kindergarten health education resource center described in this article, which has proven the effectiveness of learning by doing. (Author)

An Indian Education Resources Center has been established to improve educational opportunities for American Indian students by providing leadership or help for change, resources for improvement, and advocacy of Indian rights. (FF)

For this survey a Learning Resources Center is defined as: a building containing any combination of the following services: library, audio-visual, skills center, learning laboratory or reprography." (Author/NH)

A plan is offered for evaluating quality education and what is needed to bring about change in the learning of tomorrow is discussed. (Author/NH)

The question of whether colleges and universities would want to read accreditation reports if they were based on the findings of informal interviews with students is explored. (Author/NH)

Solving the problem of equipability" is a big part of the communication technologist's job. (Author)

The Director of the ERIC Clearinghouse on Media and Technology attempts an objective consideration of just how useful today's system is to individuals seeking information on educational technology." (Author/AK)