Describes how, with the help of the federal government, a community in Portland, Oregon was able to rebuild a local elementary school following integration. (LRA)

Argues that child care administrators must take the initiative in developing the support child care needs, and in influencing legislation that will develop a national child care policy. (MP)

As educational leader of the school, the principal must take the initiative to develop strong community support through a public contact system and through the accurate assessment of student needs. (LH)

The article discusses the implementation of services to gifted and talented (G/T) public School students in Ohio including a schedule for establishing the program, definition of G/T, use of pre-existing resources in the schools, establishment of 10 task force groups, and community support. (PHR)

Argues that some widely held beliefs about the field of child welfare do not stand up under close examination. Considers myths concerning failure, community support, superiority of community care, client noncontribution. A number of dilemmas are also discussed. (MS)

The most important factor in public education is what goes on between people. Public Relations is the profession which identifies relationships important to the school and district. Describes the ingredients necessary for an effective public relations program designed to keep the school district's fingers on the public pulse, identify strenghts on…

Discusses an effort by students, parents, alumni, and alumni parents to help clean and paint Bishop Fenwick High School, in Massachusetts, as a way to "give something back" to the school; the event has been a springboard for other community service events, such as a landscaping day at the school. (AJL)

Inclusion is both a philosophy based on social justice and a practice requiring significant adaptations by the school community. This article presents qualitative data on over 200 Queensland (Australia) principals toward inclusion. Responses suggest the majority are "qualified" inclusionists. Although mindful of social-justice…

Examines conflicting values underlying debates about teacher compensation reform, highlighting a persistent dilemma: although school systems use monetary incentives to motivate teachers, they really do not want teachers who are primarily motivated by money. Examines teacher workforce composition, teacher values, and the history of merit pay. Some…

Reports a case study of a non profit arts advocacy group. Explores how Arts Collaborators, Inc. (ACI) advocated arts education, how they chose and developed arts education activities, and how individual and corporate beliefs about art influenced those choices. Offers recommendations about effectively evaluating and incorporating outside influences…

A study of 162 community-based organizations that assist older adults or people with intellectual disabilities in Brisbane, Australia, investigated the types of programs offered to older adults with intellectual disabilities. Results indicate that there were no programs offered that provided special services for older adults with intellectual…

Offers guidelines for establishing alumni programs, college foundations, and booster clubs at community colleges. Includes brief histories of these kinds of groups; discusses organizational, administrative, and operational concerns; and suggests ways the groups can support the college. (DMM)

Describes how a rural school system in Alabama generated financial support for the school when the city council passed an ordinance to raise taxes. The school receives portions of an Occupational License Fee, a gasoline tax, and sales tax. The increased revenues have been used for building projects, salaries, and distance education. (KS)

A Cambridge, Massachusetts, alternative public school has devised a Student Support Team to assist families in trouble or in crisis situations. Close connections with the state's Department of Social Services, the city hospital's Haitian Mental Health Unit, the Cambridge School Volunteers Program, and Harvard University student volunteer programs…

Discusses the experiences of one Oklahoma school district's efforts to successfully address the expansion and renovation challenges of its highly diverse school system. Emphasizes the importance of gaining community support. (GR)