Relates a detailed chronology of events and community responses following the suicide of a 16-year-old honor student in a small rural community written by counselor educators from a local university. Concludes risk of suicide still seems great because changes in community have been small; claims this is typical of a national dilemma. (ABL)

Programs involving elderly persons in the provision of child care services have evolved as a possible solution to problems identified by working parents and the elderly. Community members must work together on clearly defined objectives if opportunities are to be provided for elderly persons to participate in meaningful intergenerational child…

Single parents and their children experience stress that the school and community can ease through effective programs. Problems arise in one-parent families because of economic changes, practical responsibilities, social and interpersonal relationships, and emotional adjustment. (DF)

Investigates the increasingly heavy utilization of institutional physical and mental health services by the Puerto Rican community in Hartford, Connecticut. Argues that increase is due to kin and community supports that previously offered alternatives to such care, and reflects the declining socioeconomic status of the Puerto Rican community. (CJM)

Uses examples from the history of the Sioux Indians to illustrate how older adults can aid the educational process. (FL)

Reports the major points, conclusions, and effects of a study--expressly intended for members of the Mobile, Alabama, community--that examined the condition of public education in Mobile County School District. (JW)

To address the increasing child care needs of low-income families in the wake of welfare reform, federal and state governments have responded with increased funding for child care and for initiatives to improve quality. Some of these initiatives have been designed specifically to address the unique challenges of infant-toddler care. This report…

In response to requests for information from people and organizations all over the United States on how to contribute to the healthy development of young children, the Families and Work Institute has gathered concrete suggestions from leaders in diverse fields into this booklet of action tips. This effort was undertaken to support the "I Am Your…

This report outlines 10 multicultural principles for Head Start preschool programs and ancillary services. It asserts that Head Start programming should: (1) treat every child as an individual; (2) represent the cultural groups in the community; (3) emphasize accurate information about cultural groups and discard stereotypes; (4) address cultural…

President George W. Bush's "No Child Left Behind" plan for educational improvement is based on four principles: accountability for results; local control and flexibility; expanded parental choice; and effective and successful programs. Improving education, however, will require more than just state officials, school boards, and school…

The Internet can take students on virtual field trips to anywhere earth, under the seas, out in space, or back in time. This book demonstrates how teachers can use the Internet to take students on field trips. Composed of two parts, part 1, "Preparing for the Trip," discusses the background of virtual field trips what they are, and why…

A history of community involvement in the educational planning process reflects scrutiny of building projects, involvement in passage of bond issues and participation in the decision-making process. (KM)

Results of the investigation suggest that the size of the high school or community is related to academic persistence. The degree of incongruence between these social and academic environments (high school vs. college) may require a personal adjustment beyond the capability of some students. (Author)

The paper discusses an attempt to make a college educational clinic more effective in its use for teacher training of handicapped children, by means of an interdisciplinary approach. (Author/CB)