The author describes the objectives of the Association of London Housing Estates and examines the methods employed in working for the community-the role that the central office plays, the importance of the active participation of the members and the relations that are maintained with the people of the community. (RR)

Calls for an honest accounting of program and staff performance, easing of frictions between age groups, and paying more attention to the growing population of senior citizens, in the interest of better relations between school and community. (JF)

Describes a successful alternative elementary school program which provides basic academic and behavioral skills to selected delinquent youth through structured, intensive, and individualized instruction. (JD)

The need for an active public relations program for physical education is expressed, and a brief history of promotional activities generating public support is given. (LH)

Contends that good, highly visible adult education programs can increase public confidence in the schools. (JM)

The nature of support for one aspect of rural growth and development is investigated by examining attitudes toward a growth centers policy. (NQ)

Offers several research-based recommendations for sustaining small high schools in rural communities. For example, work with community members to establish a local endowment for the high school. (PKP)

Studied beliefs about the motivation and ability of young people to contribute to their communities and tested the hypothesis that adults with a strong sense of community would have more positive views of young people. Telephone survey responses of samples of 321 and 430 adults shows that society may be receptive to a new frame of mind about young…

Concerned about students' poor performance on national tests, one elementary school principal and her staff launched Project READ (Read Exciting Adventures Daily). The program allots 20 minutes daily for schoolwide reading and features home reading contracts, student participation awards, and theme weeks. For one event, the principal dons a…

The Central Bucks (Pennsylvania) Educational Foundation is one of approximately 1,500 public education foundations established by cities, towns, and school districts across the nation. About 65 urban districts have foundations belonging to the Public Education Fund Network. Annual budgets range from $3 thousand to $2 million. Benefits and startup…

Describes Cheney's successful use of volunteers in parks and recreation programs. They raised funds, worked for park maintenance and improvement, and organized sports programs and special events. Reports survey results from Washington communities on voluntary efforts of fraternal and social organizations, businesses, and senior and youth groups.…

Discusses ways in which Australian families may be supported by government policies in the 1990s. Topics include conservatism and family issues; changing trends; basic resources for families; and the process of mobilizing community support. (RJC)

In response to a 1983-84 school board mandate to evaluate its K-12 science program, a Maryland public school system invited local scientists, administrators, science teachers, parents, students, and graduates to serve as evaluators. The same community-based model was subsequently used to evaluate the mathematics program. (MLH)

Education in the twenty-first century must include community service as part of its mission. School-based community service fosters the development of "niches," establishes the school as a community talent base, allows schools more flexibility in relevant program development, permits school access to community financial and service…