The author presents the case for new ways of learning that help people develop specific skills to increase their ability to be more self-reliant, to live more fulfilling lives, and to help others. These skills include learning for economic sufficiency, practical life skills, community contribution, and becoming a fuller human being. (CT)

Describes an elementary school creative writing program involving lay-readers, which leads to increased creativity, more enthusiasm for writing, and better writing skills. (DCS)

Examined the social networks of families with a child at risk of placement into substitute care. Results indicated that both families who remained intact and families rated by therapists as low in case-difficulty engaged in a greater amount of community interaction than did high case-difficulty families or families who disbanded. (Author/BL)

This paper describes the extent and characteristics of extension activities undertaken by the Department of Adult Education, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. It examines the concept of community, the university-community dichotomy, arguments on university community service, literacy development, community development activities, seminars, training…

With parent and community input, the school board can develop policies that will prevent unnecessary conflicts and help resolve others involving controversial issues in the curriculum. (Author/DCS)

Describes funding and communication strategies at six, nonprofit, nonsectarian, tuition-free preschools for mentally retarded and developmentally delayed children. Details marketing strategies; the role of multiple markets; the targeting of potential funders among local citizens, foundations, and corporations; and the creation of honorary…

The treatment of schools by the media is not usually supportive or positive. Writers for education are often inexperienced and coverage is simplified through the use of television. This article offers background information on the media-education relationship and suggests ideas for the development of a positive relationship. (DF)

Reports the major points, conclusions, and effects of a study--expressly intended for members of the Mobile, Alabama, community--that examined the condition of public education in Mobile County School District. (JW)

Since 1972 Michigan State University College of Human Medicine has participated with community hospitals and practicing physicians in a number of cities to provide surgical clerkship experiences for its students. The new role of a full-time community-based university surgeon to facilitate this program is described. (Author/LBH)

Factors that have contributed to the sluggish evolution of an adequate planning methodology in environmental health programs at the local level are detailed. Areas of environmental health programs identified by the author as needing change include: management, the administrative model, program evaluation, and community participation. (BT)

In a multi-cultural, pluralistic society, a single-valued, monolithic system of education does not always fulfill the educational needs of pupils; schools more responsive to the children and their community are necessary. (JD)

The World of Work Economic Education (WOWEE), a state-wide action-research project in operation in Illinois, is discussed in relation to its objectives, concepts, purpose, and how it makes use of varied areas of expertise. (HD)

Since the state takeover, the Philadelphia school district has created a new governance model, in which for-profits, non-profits, and universities receive contracts to manage schools. Further, these and other organizations also receive contracts to provide a range of additional services. The shift to a public/private institutional structure,…

American colleges and universities rely on a system of shared governance that includes the voluntary involvement of faculty to assist in the decision-making process. With a culture of democratic involvement and an expectation to participate in the democratic process generally, American citizens are accustomed to this type of involvement,…

This guide helps child welfare agencies and their partners craft more family-focused and neighborhood-based service systems. It suggests a framework that agencies can use to assess their current policies and practices and develop plans to integrate Family to Family values, principles, and strategies into existing initiatives and activities. Family…