Examines trends in participatory research and the need for clarification of it as a process of "disindoctrination" to the status quo and a means of bringing about the structural transformation of society. Issues of popular organization and strategies for increasing viability are discussed. (SK)

In separate articles, the authors urge administrators to carefully consider what is essential to education before making budget cuts. Both articles are speeches delivered at the 1981 American Association of School Administrators convention in Atlanta. (Editor/SJL)

Outlines a classroom program for energy education at the elementary and secondary school levels. Presents methods for initiating and implementing the program and suggests activities. Students investigate what energy investments each community has in each basic requirement for living in the community. (Author/KC)

Describes the role of the Monroe County Public Library in Bloomington, Indiana, in the development of a Community Access Channel through a local cable television (CATV) franchise. The services offered on the channel, the resources required, and the potential of the channel as a community communications resource are outlined. (JL)

Four administrators, representing three institutions, report on the growth and development of communication departments on their campuses. (PD)

Diversity, flexibility, and community involvement were the design criteria for White's Creek Comprehensive High School in Nashville, Tennessee. (Author)

Examines Washington, DC, Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANC) as an illustration of neighborhood involvement in city revitalization and maintenance. Considers (1) hypotheses about neighborhood roles and participation in public issue raising; (2) ANC structure, participation, and decision roles; and (3) likely roles neighborhood governments can…

Under the basic plan, taxpayers in owner-occupied residences would indicate their preferences by directing their school taxes to the public school of their choice within the district. The various schools would be dependent on patron choices for a small portion of the school budget. (Author/IRT)

Describes a literacy program in Kamirithu, Kenya. Discusses the needs of the community and the importance of integrating literacy projects into the process of community development. (JOW)

With the cooperation of local high school students a recreation program was developed for elderly handicapped people. (JD)

Curriculum design model provides a conceptual basis for ongoing planning and appraisal of the school system by members of the community. (JOW)

Current problems confronting the teacher profession are examined, particularly those relating to fads, polls, self-image, purposes, politics, and the community. Recommendation is made to capitalize on the public's current clamor for participating in the schools. (JMF)

This paper discusses the integrative, romantic, and reactive theories of neighborhood government within the context of the urban reform movement and argues that the integrative theory is the one best suited for an effective political relationship between the neighborhood and the greater metropolis. (EB)

Outlines arguments in favor of school-based management, which decentralizes a district's decision making so that parents, teachers, and administrators have more control over the curriculum and budget of individual schools. (IRT)

Outlines procedures and lists hints for planning successful workshops in aerospace education; included are possible locations, resources, orientation activities, brochures, speakers, and follow-up activities for various combinations of participants (parents, elementary school and secondary school teachers, vocational-technical oriented students,…