Describes the results of MENC workshops on increasing community support for music education, vital in view of today's educational finance crisis. (AN)

The positive features of nonperformance programs such as general music and music appreciation should be communicated often and effectively to the community. There are many effective publicity media appropriate for nonperformance programs. (AM)

When the Cardozo High School band marched in the 1981 Rose Bowl parade, it became the first band from the District of Columbia to do so. The event sparked community spirit and support for the large school in an impoverished, troubled area of the district. (SK)

Describes the Coast Community Colleges' fleet, stationed at Newport Beach, California. Discusses local support of the sailing program and student involvement. (AYC)

Suggests tools to increase community interest and support for public libraries including a public relations campaign, neighborhood action group, and community board. The advantages of community independence and decision sharing are discussed. (SW)

Extension educators have used a variety of instructional methods to deliver parent education. In 2001, Shawnee County (Kansas) Extension began the process of developing community support for parent education. Staff members of local social service agencies were recruited and trained in the use of a new resource, "Basic Parenting". This…

The federal Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, or GEAR UP, project strives to equalize low-income students' access to higher education by increasing their participation in rigorous coursework, providing expanded opportunities for low-income students and parents to learn about postsecondary educational opportunities…

In the study of the Technology Immersion model, high-need middle schools were "immersed" in technology by providing laptops for each teacher and student, instructional and learning resources, professional development, and technical and pedagogical support. This article reports third-year findings for the teacher component of the…

This document examines the supports communities provide to adolescents and the contributions adolescents in turn make to communities. In the first section of the document, the capacities adolescents need to function in adult roles are discussed and the supports for developing these capacities available from public policy are described. The…

The author claims that participation of laymen is a substantial asset in bolstering the entire educational process. He maintains that problems of taxes and budgets, in particular, are more constructively resolved if they are discussed after, not before, a consideration of basic educational purposes. (Author/HMV)

A formula that describes the basis of membership support for public television. (Author)

Reasons for the success of a Mansfield, Arkansas Future Farmers of America chapter are attributed to advance planning and publicity, the attraction of the FFA parent-son banquet, an active alumni association, and the financial support of the business community. (EA)

This study describes the selection-recruitment process for high school basketball players in West Virginia and investigates whether the process is tied to the type of support given by individuals or groups to the high school basketball program. Analysis of data indicates that formal and informal selection-recruitment networks exist within the…

Describes Respite Program which provided 4 weeks inpatient care over one year to frail older veterans who lived with unpaid caregiver. Program personnel taught 850 families health care delivery skills needed to maintain a disabled person at home and how to build community support systems. Program prevented inappropriate placement by providing…

This article emphasizes the need for community involvement in controlling drug abuse. It illustrates the type of New York State legislation that gave rise to the creation of Narcotic Guidance Councils. (Author)