Presents as a 16-page appendix one of 25 Forum Reports from the White House Conference on Children, 1970. (MB)

If vocational education is to assume its rightful place in our educational system, there must be a firm commitment by all segments of society to actively support its inclusion as a priority component of that society. (Author)

Notes that censorship is a growing problem in the public schools. Discusses materials and topics likely to be censored and offers suggestions for dealing with censorship. (FL)

This speech, given by the director of the Community Relations Service of the U.S. Department of Justice at the annual meeting of the National Association of Human Rights Workers, urges community groups to continue their efforts in the area of intergroup relations in order to battle recent upsurges of racism. (Author/GPM)

A case study of a school board election in a metropolitan school district is used to examine the effects of electoral competition and conflict on school board behavior. (Author/MW)

Parent/community involvement in the teacher education programs in California is provided by means of Community Advisory Committees and parent/community members involved at school sites who work with teacher candidates in the role of teacher aides. (JMF)

Explores characteristics of community in general and how these relate to the Montessori community. Urges the Montessori community to resist complacency by employing realistic decisions, goals, and interactions with one another; utilizing contemplation as a method of increasing community awareness; and searching for wisdom through thought, study,…

Presents a study of South Australian primary school teachers and 9-12 year old disadvantaged students. Examines what made the difference between disadvantaged students who succeed and disadvantaged students who do not succeed or do well. Discusses the respondents' thoughts on the role of the family, community, and school. (CMK)

This article seeks to identify the contemporary challenge of community and sketches a strategy schools might adopt in response. Discussion includes the value of bonding within a particular school, and activities that encourage bonding by students with the external community. (IAH)

Presents comprehensive consultation model for promoting family and community involvement in the education process of minority youth, highlighted by cooperative effort between school counselor and school psychologist. Examines three areas of community awareness, family consultation, and paraprofessional development. (NB)

Reports findings from an exploratory investigation of a comparatively low dropout rate in a predominantly Mexican American school district (Calexico, California). Although many features contribute to the district's ability to retain students, these are best understood as interrelated parts of a complex system. The most important factor appears to…

Discusses a study of noncollege young Americans which examined known facts about this population and initiatives to be considered in light of that knowledge. The article asserts that these people are not getting fair treatment by society and makes such recommendations as encouraging youth community leadership and enhancing youth-adult…

Describes the community of Sarasota County in Florida (Tampa) as one in which the arts are highly valued. Explains that the Sarasota County School Board eliminated the arts program devastating Sarasota County and the surrounding areas. Introduces three articles that discuss the elimination and renewal of Sarasota County's arts program. (CMK)