Five papers intended to serve as an introduction to a complex and rapidly growing body of research are included in this volume. These papers represent the work of scholars who have studied the problem of white flight long before the current controversy over urban desegregation plans made it a national issue. Starting from very different…

In this book, three noted social scientists and six educators realistically assess the implications of today's political, educational, and social trends on future public education. Each of the nine original essays is followed by an editorial commentary, highlighting the inherent implications for schools, and by an addendum wherein issues…

College IV is a four-year, undergraduate, liberal arts, state supported college which does not possess a schedule of classes, a time base, a grading system, or a course structure. Utilizing a curriculum matrix of auto-instructional learning packages called modules, College IV is entirely self-paced. The curriculum is all "on-line," and…

A student program to combat chronic absenteeism, suspension, and behavior problems was implemented in September, 1972, at Memorial Junior High School in San Diego. The major aim of the program is to develop a small school environment to foster the growth of the whole student. Objectives focus on helping students develop a positive attitude toward…

The following descriptive characteristics form the groundwork for a working definition of the concept of community-based education: (1) access to all; (2) continuous service to the learner throughout his life; (3) values and priorities based on the needs of the people; (4) recognition of the market; (5) flexibility; and (6) performance…

A research project undertook to develop a system whereby information could be exchanged about exemplary secondary school programs within California. A survey was sent to 375 randomly selected districts throughout the State requesting information about model programs dealing with any of the following: curriculum, staffing patterns, office…

In 1971 members of TTT (a federally funded doctoral program within the University of Wisconsin school of education), teachers at Memorial High School, students, and community members planned an alternative school -- namely City School. This report provides background information, descriptive and objective outside evaluative data for the school,…

The rationale, objectives, descriptions, evaluations, and plans for an alternative junior high school, Markles Flats which is a joint collaboration of the Ithaca public system and the Human Affairs Program of Cornell University, are described in this paper. As part of a broader effort to develop a different educational environment for a group of…

The programs discussed in this document are those sponsored by public school systems with enrollments of 12,000 or more in which students voluntarily enroll as an option to the regular high school program available in their district. The characteristics of alternative high schools are outlined and consideration is given to (1) college and…

The Cogito Conference Report is a record of speeches and practical workshops by 35 quest speakers on 18 current concerns in secondary school education. General session topics were: priorities in education; and hard schools vs. soft schools or the false liberal consciousness. The workshops discussed topics such as: student responsibility and…

This document is an institutional self-study prepared by the Community College of Vermont, a statewide noncampus institution which operates within local communities, providing educational opportunities to all Vermonters regardless of age, finances, geographic location, or previous educational experience. The college operates wholly out of…

The relationship between public and nonpublic or private schools at the elementary and secondary levels is analyzed and ten predictions advanced. The public sector will increase in scope and size and operate as the established educational system. The private sector will decrease in size, be more distinctive and less influenced by prevailing public…

This report provides a consolidated public record of the performance of Edison-run schools. Edison agrees to provide annually to each local partner comprehensive information about the operation and outcomes of its local partnership schools. Edison is also required by charter-school laws to report on its partnership schools. This report includes…

This book presents service-learning research that focuses on units of analysis ranging from the individual student to the community partnership. It contains the following chapters/articles: "Enhancing Theory-Based Research on Service-Learning" (Robert G. Bringle); "The Missing Link: Exploring the Content of Learning in Service-Learning" (Deborah…

There is limited understanding of the scope and impact of distance learning on postsecondary career and technical education (CTE). Descriptive analysis of questionnaire responses and telephone interviews from 512 community colleges (response rate of 53.3%) sought to determine the following in relation to postsecondary CTE: (1) how prominent is…