A student who is also an administrative assistant offers his analysis of the ideals that are agitating students. (Author)

Considered are the virtues of film making as a community project to foster communication. Examples of successful projects of this nature are discussed. (LS)

The president of the National Association of Educational Broadcasters discusses the purpose of educational communications and the directions these should take in the future. (AA)

Formation of, and cooperation between, college and community organizations to achieve the most favorable impact of an urban college upon the surrounding populace are two of the highlights of this article. (CK)

Presented are suggestions to help acquire increased community support for music education in general, and MIOSW (Music in Our Schools Week) in particular. MENC (Music Educators National Conference) has selected March 9-15, 1981 for MIOSW. (KC)

Argues that suicide prevention centers do prevent suicides, both through their direct services to clients and through the community education programs. Suicide prevention centers must function as part of an integrated network of human services. The Suicide Prevention and Crisis Service of Tompkins County is described. (Author/BEF)

Explores the ways in which public referendums might be used in public employee labor relations. Two judgments are reached: whether the device could actually be implemented in New York City, and whether its use would be in the interest of sound public policy. (Author/IRT)

Asserts that teachers can influence the direction of American education. Urges teachers to establish educational forums within school districts and to exert political pressure for educational change. (RH)

Presents arguments against involving the schools in publicly or privately sponsored essay contests. (IRT)

The CAMPFIRE program in Zimbabwe is based on principles of active local participation in wildlife management projects. However, community participation seemed restricted to program implementation and benefits were not equally shared within the community. (SK)

Investigates whether local media contribute to individuals' involvement in a community. Finds that the "community integration hypothesis," which holds that they do, may have been overestimated. Suggests that some media contribute more than others, and the relative contribution of each medium depends upon the individual's stage of…

Describes how a principal and community in Oakland, California, worked together to preserve a school building located near a fault line and avoid permanent use of portable classrooms. (EV)

Discusses a community's opinion and reaction to corporate hog farms. Acknowledges the vivid demonstration of literacy in these communities. Considers how these citizens use their literacy as political agents--just like they were taught to do in civics classes in high school--to participate in decisions affecting their lives. Considers the…