Conclusions based on a research project to discover how far a limited number of community associations were effectively fulfilling their functions. (Author/RY)

DECA functions to lift sights, provide professional guidance and encouragement, keep young people actively involved in their own futures, and set national goals. (Author)

The role of the teacher has broadened to that of an instructional leader who provides the impetus for quality education. (DM)

Article is a letter of resignation from the author's position as Chairman of the Community Education Center at I. S. 201, New York City; author despairs at the lack of achievement and accountability hoped for at the school. (DM)

The need for community colleges to change their programs to meet the needs of industries, businesses, and the professions is discussed. (GB)

Envisions the teacher-educator's role as vital in involving parents and community in preschool education. (WY)

Examines the concept of community development and its implications for various sectors of the education service. (DM)

Compares and contrasts ghetto and university health facilities and their treatment of patients. Suggests change in philosophy to enable more participation by patient in health matters of concern to him. Followed by analytical criticism, written by Maurice M. Osborne, Jr., M.D., Director of Student Health Services, Tufts University. (CJ)

Educators in Vermont are making a determined effort to relate the education of their students to their needs and desires. Courses in photography, special programs, and relaxed restrictions are some of the techniques employed to achieve this goal. (CK)

Speech given before the annual meeting of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (22nd, Chicago, Ill., Feb. 1969)

58 rural Kansas women were interviewed when their children were three, six, or nine years old, and again two years later. Maternal alienation appeared to be primarily affected by socioeconomic status, community involvement, and maternal education. The validity of anomia as a social measure of rural women was also examined. (Author/SK)

An Iowa community school district has standing curriculum committees in seven areas. Parent and community involvement strengthens the bond between schools and community members and develops public confidence in schools. Suggestions are offered. (MLF)

The social studies class sponsored by Teacher Corps has played an important role in the Menominee Indian School District in the development of curriculum materials in arts and crafts; a videotape on childrearing practices of the Menominee; and projects, such as a recipe calendar. (ERB)