Presents the alliance between Reading High School (Pennsylvania) and a local corporation as a case study of the potential for incentives and private-sector involvement to improve student attendance. The partnership, Reading's Excellence and Attendance Programs, used positive reinforcements, including lottery drawings and ice-cream socials, to…

Describes several educational programs of the Archdiocese of New York, focusing on the Inner City Scholarship Fund, a nonprofit corporation created as a partnership between the archdiocese and the local business community. The fund provides annual financial support for 50,000 students in 115 inner-city Catholic schools. (JDI)

Asserts that now is the time to create profitable collaborative-leadership relationships for effective fundraising. Reports on the current giving patterns and climate for giving; discusses new prospects, donor readiness, board leadership, and how to develop a strategic plan and compelling case for support. Offers ways to generate diversified…

Describes the Columbus Arts and Education Consortium (Ohio) that is a collection of arts, education, and technology professionals who devised a distance-learning initiative and competed for an Ameritech grant. Presents the results from a survey on the consortium members' experiences. Suggests how corporate foundations might better utilize their…

Technology is not often a factor in classroom activities because teachers are untrained in its use. In 1990, International Business Machines (IBM) contributed over 30 million dollars' worth of workstations, networking hardware and software, IBM courseware, cash, and training to prompt 144 selected teacher preparation programs to integrate…

This book serves as a guide to grant seeking and other forms of fundraising for Internet access in elementary and secondary schools. Chapters include: (1) "What Internet Access Means to Your Educational System"; (2) "Developing a Support Group and Linkages to Funding Sources"; (3) "Why Individuals and Organizations Should Fund Your Technology…

Designed for businesses, this handbook provides a step-by-step process for establishing long-term relationships with education that are mutually satisfying and beneficial. These 11 steps are discussed: define why you want a partner; gain upper level commitment from your business/organization; clarify what it is you want and what you can contribute…

Three informational sheets provide parents and employers with advice on ways of assisting school reform through becoming better citizens, getting more involved in the schools, and initiating supportive efforts. The three informational sheets are entitled: (1) "How Can You Be Involved as a Citizen?"; (2) "The ABCs of Parent…

Designed for educators at all levels, this booklet offers guidelines on developing proposals for mini-grants. An introductory section underscores the importance of involving those colleagues who will be affected by the project and allowing enough time to develop the proposal. The remainder of the booklet is divided into nine sections. Number 1,…

This document describes a practicum that developed and implemented a framework for increasing partnerships among business, industry, labor, and school districts. Implemented in a large, ethnically diverse district, the practicum sought to achieve the following objectives: (1) develop a comprehensive framework for forming partnerships; (2) increase…

In efforts to upgrade the quality of education, many schools are finding ways to use community resources by forming partnerships with local businesses and other organizations. Businesses can help provide enrichment experiences, school to work preparation, incentives/equal educational opportunities, and assistance to school staff and administration…

Schools are forging linkages with noneducational organizations and agencies to address the needs of all students, particularly those who are most vulnerable to the southwest region's economic and social upheaval. This paper attempts to present an overview of the interrelationship between two elements of the community at large--business and…

The Science Subcommittee began its oversight of the implementation of the High-Performance Computing Act of 1991 by focusing on the establishment of the National Research and Education Network (NREN), which will evolve out of the current internet, the National Science Foundation's (NSF) NSFNET. The policy issues under discussion were: providing a…

This study explored the role of philanthropy in educational reform. A survey of 22 educators with links to the southern United States was conducted to identify educational needs and to solicit ideas for educational improvement. Priorities redefined by the BellSouth Foundation in response to survey findings include supporting educators to meet…

The purpose of the conference reported in this document was to provide for the interchange of ideas with a view to the development of effective cooperation and collaboration among interest groups in the field of inservice teacher education. The proceedings are organized into nine sections: (1) Introduction; (2) Conference Opening; (3) Keynote…