Documented here is the story of how a small town's recreation department, faced with limited resources of its own, mobilized diverse members of the community to fill the gaps in its summer recreation program. New activities--free daily lunches, girls' softball, canoe lessons--were instituted, and a unique citizen partnership was forged. (Author/DS)

Aiming to keep the land in the hands of the people, the Cooperativa del pueblo's first venture of steer grazing on land held communally was abandoned due to financial pressure and the community's social needs. Today its plans include teaching families to grow vegetables for longer periods in an organic manner and developing a marketing…

Examines data related to social mobility and social participation of Americans. Topics include educational and occupational mobility; voting; volunteer work; charitable giving; community participation; views on religion; and anomie. For journal availability, see SO 506 144. (Author/DB)

After reviewing the rationale behind the passage of recent legislation for the handicapped, this article outlines legislation which contains specific implications for vocational education and employment of handicapped individuals and describes the cooperative efforts of two major bureaus of the Office of Education. Several activities are suggested…

Addresses the need for a better public understanding of science and calls on the scientific community particularly the behavioral science sector, to take an active role in meeting the need. (Author/AM)

The Learning Tree School has a well-developed program of cross cultural experience involving children, parents, and community in an effort to increase cultural awareness and appreciation on the part of its students. (MB)

It is suggested that a time may well come when minority clients receive equal but unresponsive services and that primary attention should be placed upon the delivery of responsive services rather than upon the demonstration of inequities. (Author/AM)

Describes an innovative career counseling program that uses parents who are active in a profession as the source of information about that profession. (IRT)

This article, which was inspired by results obtained from the use of neighborhood resources as an integral part of children's school learning experiences, presents an approach to social studies for preschool and primary children. (RH)

This article focuses on adult education and unemployment in Britain and on specific projects at Leeds University and at Wayne State University in Detroit. It discusses different approaches used by these projects, other initiatives, and factors for success (interagency cooperation, outreach work, flexibility, no cost to students). (CT)

Blacks who bought homes in a suburb of Washington, D.C., were considerably less politically active than whites who gentrified the central city, in spite of the fact that both groups were well educated and middle class. Neighborhood conditions, perception of racial relations, and previous place of residence were important predictors of…

Discusses change and environmental design as they relate to child care staff and participants. Development of children's settings requires the involvement of the community, especially architects, designers, builders, licensers, child care professionals, parents, and children. (RJC)

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)

Outlines a community and school involvement program where learners take major responsibility for involving the community and where job consultants work easily and regularly in the classroom as part of the teaching program. Provides examples and guidelines for using community resource persons as consultants, not guest speakers. (TRS)

Enumerates four key principles embodied in the Young Offenders Act. Shows that the Act is an innovative bill that tries to balance the responsibilities of young offenders and the community with the special needs of young people. Describes a program which integrates prevention and rehabilitation processes. (ABB)