Western social science concepts are unproductive in third world situations. The need for decolonization and self-reliance reflects the need for social scientists in developing nations to construct their own research methods and criteria. (KC)

The termination of the Career Education Incentive Act will end the federalism era in career education. Future student needs must be met through school community collaboration and innovative delivery systems. (SK)

Describes the successful program implemented at Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis (Indiana) for increasing the participation of parents, students, and teachers in school governance. Identifies new roles performed by teachers, administrators, parents, and students and notes two dramatic results of the program's first year. (PGD)

Career education offers an opportunity for schools to build comprehensive programs that will help handicapped students prepare for independent living. To be successful, programs at the secondary level must include family and community involvement, hands-on activities, systematic assessment, vocational education, and early experience. (JOW)

This study focuses on the use of parables, proverbs, and metaphors as codifications in an educational program in rural Zaire. Its thesis is that Freire's concept of codification has tremendous conceptual power for transforming perspectives and providing hope in the face of dominance. (CT)

Intended for the teacher of the gifted, the article contains questions designed to evaluate the public relations component of the gifted program. (SB)

Describes how a group of upper-elementary students in Highland, Illinois, designed and constructed a large mosaic mural depicting their city. Students were enthusiastic and highly motivated by the project. Widespread publicity excited intense community interest and involvement. The problems of design and construction are discussed. (AM)

Contains six responses to two questions concerning high school book censorship and the application of dominant community values to the selection of instructional materials in public education. (AM)

Describes the work of St. Ignatius Catholic Church among immigrant Hispanic, Haitian, and West Indian immigrants in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. (GC)

Describes a workshop approach to plays (especially Shakespearean) that included the academic study of the text, a theatrical presentation, and an exploratory workshop. (HOD)

Holds that many adolescent problems are related to the delayed adulthood that our society imposes on today's teenagers. Describes ways the schools can help teenagers to get involved in community activities, thereby enhancing their development and their sense of social responsibility. (GC)

Using survey data, this article outlines the steps administrators can take to create effective community involvement. A table details the task assignment and evaluation of community members in such roles as consultant or member of a task force or committee. (JM)

The RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) in E. St. Louis is described. How the program got started, guidelines, funding information, and testimony from the volunteers themselves are included. (CT)

Explores the changing meaning of citizenship education in the United States during the 20th century and determines what citizenship education currently means for elementary schools. Concludes that student participation and community involvement are key ideas in a successful citizenship education program. (Author/KC)

Reviews research indicating the effectiveness of parent participation in the schools on increased student achievement. Argues that the most effective community involvement occurs at the policy level. (IRT)