This study addressed one aspect of a national strategic recommendation in South Africa by examining the effectiveness of computer-based outreach programmes in terms of how the programmes were implemented and learners' perceptions of the classes. The role that the computer centres played at two schools was examined and the research endeavoured to…

From Scooby Doo and Nancy Drew to the countless other detectives that fill children's bookshelves and television programs, it is clear that children are fascinated with solving crimes. As a result, a chemistry professor who performs outreach activities at local elementary schools exploited this interest in mysteries as a method to spark curiosity…

Under the auspices of the International Reading Association, an evaluation was conducted of Rural Education and Development (READ) program of creating community libraries in Nepal. READ set out to address the high rates of illiteracy and poverty in Nepal through the development of these libraries. To examine READ's approach, a team of…

Community schools require the active involvement of family and community members in the education and schooling of children both in the home and on the school site. However, schools often have difficulty effectively bringing low-income, diverse parents onto school campuses even when they are involved in their children's education in the home. This…

The Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Community School District has long been recognized as a strong school system, educating many of its students to the highest levels of learning. However, like many others across the state and nation, the district also enrolls students whose potential is not being realized. For Cedar Rapids district to become a great school…

Identifies types of hotline services and discusses issues and implications inherent in such human service media. (BL)

The study was designed to uncover the major resistance themes expressed by communities that oppose the establishment of group homes for mentally retarded persons. Analysis of hearing transcripts indicated a need for outreach programs to educate the public about the nature and needs of people who are mentally retarded. (Author/CL)

Describes HOOT OWL, the after-hours reference service of the Los Angeles Public Library. (PF)

In the Library Service to Shut-Ins program at the Los Angeles Public Library, volunteers deliver books and other media to residents throughout the city. (PF)

The institution of a Library Outreach Program concept is primarily a job of selling teachers on the utilization of librarians' ability and training, and strengthening the clerical staff to relieve librarians to work more closely with teachers. (Author)

This special section comprises a cluster of three related articles: "Museum Outreach: Kits and Curricula"; "Museum Outreach: Traveling Exhibits"; and "Museum Outreach: Van pPrograms." Characterizes outreach activities as being central to the mission of many informal learning institutions and presents several examples of each type of outreach…

To raise public awareness about lead poison hazards associated with home repair/remodeling, literature was distributed and training for store employees conducted in large retail home centers. Although store managers were supportive, their hectic work situation made training difficult. Following outreach in 22 of 23 stores, postcards returned by…

Profiles GeVa Theatre's (a regional theater based in Rochester, New York) education programs, which offer student matinees to 5,000 students a year. (SR)

Working poor families need information about available federal, state, and community-level support. Strategies for Extension staff include information outreach for the working poor, information outreach for employers, information about education and training, public awareness campaigns, and collaborations for building community capacity. (Contains…

Today educators may feel the need to contemplate community-based education when (1) well intentioned citizens try to figure out what they can do to support or reform school art programs; (2) arts administrators seek to advance their enrollment figures; (3) citizens try to eliminate art education from school curriculums; (4) teachers try to figure…