Findings of a national survey that gathered information about the status of volunteer and partnership programs are presented in this report. Data were derived from a survey that was mailed to 1,532 school districts during March to August 1991. Out of 1,337 usable responses, 738 districts indicated the existence of partnerships during the 1989-90…

This handbook underscores the importance of better education for all Americans and provides an action plan for community involvement. The introduction calls for a third American Revolution, a knowledge revolution for all Americans. Competitiveness in the global knowledge economy requires focusing on public schools. The second chapter presents a…

Findings from a project that utilized student input in the restructuring of school practices are presented in this paper. The 6-month doctoral project was implemented in an urban middle school. Methodology was based on solicitation of student input about classroom practices and data collection of school and departmental issues, which resulted in…

This document features a collection of research bulletins on prevention of conditions that place students at risk. The theme is that the focus on at-risk kids should be shifted from prevention to a concentration on creating environments that nurture individual resiliency. Thirteen bulletins offer information on peer programs, collaboration as a…

Findings of a study that examined the key elements necessary for administrative instructional leadership in elementary schools are presented in this paper, with a focus on the conflict between the use of power and collaboration. Interviews were conducted with 8 elementary school principals (3 men and 5 women) who were identified as exemplary…

A framework to address issues in collaboration between public schools and higher education is developed in this report. The relationships among social conditions and motivations are discussed, specifically, how the four social conditions are related to the five motivational factors and the "liability of newness." Four collaborative models based on…

This paper discusses the current role of practicing librarians in library education together with the debate on whether the grounding given to future librarians should be theoretical or practical. Reasons why students, educators, and employers are dissatisfied with the current status of library education are suggested. The benefits of librarians…

This report presents the results of a collaborative study undertaken by five rural, unit school districts in Illinois to provide data to be used in planning for school improvement. Information was gathered from on-site visits by teams of constituents from other districts and through a survey of perceptions of local community persons regarding…

The role of higher education in society has changed dramatically in recent years and is likely to continue to change. There will be an increased need for more learning for more people for more years of their lives. There will also be an increase in the number and types of organizations providing education and the development of a worldwide…

The incorporation of child care services into existing public school systems is advocated because of the need for child care to have strong educational components, a degree of permanence, educational continuity, standards for certification, and job security. (ED)

Noting that institutional trustees have less authority as a result of the collectivistic trend, the author forcasts continued growth of statewide higher education agencies and discusses the problems of statewide coordination. He suggests ways in which local boards should cooperate with state agencies to bring about improvement in governance. (JT)

Description of a long-range plan for program improvement and curriculum revision through the development of exit-level student objectives for each course and grade level. (JG)

Discusses plans and techniques on Omaha, Nebraska, school district developed for implementing distric wide educational goals. (JG)

Although the literature proclaims the need for school district and university cooperation, there are few analyses of existing partnership projects or examinations of factors facilitating or impeding successful school-university linkages and cooperation. This paper focuses on the central Florida school districts' partnership with the University of…

Pursuant to the special recommendation entitled "Education in the Fight against AIDS" adopted by the International Conference on Education at its 40th session (Geneva, Switzerland, December 1986), this document comprises the Director-General's proposals for a draft Unesco plan of action in this field, prepared during a consultation of…