Includes five administrative phases'' and nine steps followed in conducting a community survey. (SP)

Notes the reading problems and reading demands of modern society; provides a four-step plan for community reading programs. (Author/RB)

Proposes a 4-part program, using the loose parts principle, to enable children to realize their creative potential. (SB)

Current interest in control of schools is a struggle for economic influence rather than genuine educational concerns, and in urban areas is generally a struggle between black and whites. A systems approach, claims author, is an alternative for sharing control and responsibility. (DS)

An article by the Secretariat of the Economic Commission for Latin America, United Nations, which discusses regional factors affecting rural and community development in the Caribbean, existing community development programs, and emerging trends in the region. (Author/DR)

Describes in detail the dispute between Weeksville, a nineteenth century village of blacks residing in Brooklyn, and the Brooklyn Board of Education, beginning in early 1869, concerning the hiring of a white teacher. (JM)

Author describes the innovative methods a community college district used to raise funds and improve its public image. (RK)

Loyola University professionals teamed with community specialists to conduct an introductory course in learning disabilities. (Author/RB)

Assesses opportunities and problems of a number of integrated social service programs housed in public schools throughout the nation. (Author/JH)

In this article the School (representing all levels) speaks out on its problems. A contrast of views is developed between the School and Joe, a typical American male of 47 years, alumnus, taxpayer, voter and community policy maker. (Editor/MB)

The author lists thirteen most likely trends, some of which are in conflict, and will cause tension - the hallmark of the decade. Suggests development of educational policy and programs that are more relevant to lives of students. (AD)

Six school board members discuss the most crucial community relations problems facing their school system and what their school boards can and should do about them. (MF)

Described is a step by step approach involving (1) establishing responsibilities of school, parents, students, and community, (2) reviewing legal and moral issues of a potential program, (3) defining drug abuse", (4) discovering sources of available help, and (5) developing needed resources. (CJ)