Intended for the teacher of the gifted, the article contains questions designed to evaluate the public relations component of the gifted program. (SB)

Describes how a group of upper-elementary students in Highland, Illinois, designed and constructed a large mosaic mural depicting their city. Students were enthusiastic and highly motivated by the project. Widespread publicity excited intense community interest and involvement. The problems of design and construction are discussed. (AM)

Contains six responses to two questions concerning high school book censorship and the application of dominant community values to the selection of instructional materials in public education. (AM)

Describes the work of St. Ignatius Catholic Church among immigrant Hispanic, Haitian, and West Indian immigrants in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. (GC)

Describes a workshop approach to plays (especially Shakespearean) that included the academic study of the text, a theatrical presentation, and an exploratory workshop. (HOD)

Holds that many adolescent problems are related to the delayed adulthood that our society imposes on today's teenagers. Describes ways the schools can help teenagers to get involved in community activities, thereby enhancing their development and their sense of social responsibility. (GC)

Using survey data, this article outlines the steps administrators can take to create effective community involvement. A table details the task assignment and evaluation of community members in such roles as consultant or member of a task force or committee. (JM)

The RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) in E. St. Louis is described. How the program got started, guidelines, funding information, and testimony from the volunteers themselves are included. (CT)

Explores the changing meaning of citizenship education in the United States during the 20th century and determines what citizenship education currently means for elementary schools. Concludes that student participation and community involvement are key ideas in a successful citizenship education program. (Author/KC)

Reviews research indicating the effectiveness of parent participation in the schools on increased student achievement. Argues that the most effective community involvement occurs at the policy level. (IRT)

The Inner City Bookmobile Unit provides books and other materials in many languages for people in more than 30 ethnic communities in the Los Angeles area. The program reaches children and adults who have limited access to and negative attitudes toward regular libraries. (SK)

The author discusses ritual as a process of creating social frameworks through the mobilization of communal sentiment and purpose. He presents a case study in which the ritual process was applied by an external change agent to develop social partnerships and local support for the establishment of a community center. (SK)

A home intervention program was designed for noninstitutionalized elderly women in which they completed a nominal but meaningful task. These women increased their interest in new activities. Simple social visitation to a separate group produced no positive effects and lowered interest in some activities. (Author)

The village adult education center holds the key to the success or failure of rural adult education programs. To meet the objectives of field work, new methodologies and approaches are needed, and programs must be strongly community-based. (SK)