This review of attempts at educational reform, both overseas and in Australian schools, addresses itself to two fundamental questions regarding alternative schools: Is there a real choice and who enjoys it? And in what ways are the new approaches different from the old? The trends discussed and evaluated include the use of open space teaching…

In order to improve the chances for a working accountability system there will need to be a change in many of the traditional organizational patterns of educational establishments. (Author)

Describes how the City of Springfield, Massachusetts, has physically connected, with a public pedestrian mall, two diverse and isolated neighborhoods. These neighborhoods have common facilities to house and accommodate centralized community services; and broad programs for educational, cultural, and social activities. (Author/DN)

THE BETTER TOMORROW FOR THE URBAN CHILD PROGRAM (BTU) ATTEMPTS TO HELP INNER-CITY CHILDREN BECOME MORE EFFECTIVE CITIZENS, BOTH EDUCATIONALLY AND SOCIALLY, THROUGH THE USE OF ADDITIONAL HUMAN AND MATERIAL RESOURCES. THE GOALS ARE TO RAISE THE LEVEL OF SCHOOL READINESS, TO DEVELOP A GREATER MOTIVATION FOR LEARNING, AND TO IMPROVE STUDENT SELF-IMAGE…

This bibliography of 219 numbered entries is limited to Canadian works. However, section 4, "Bibliographies," will provide leads to useful information from the United States. Section 1, "Community Schools/Community Education," includes the more comprehensive works and material about particular Canadian community schools,…

This publication contains descriptive information on a group of seven American-type schools (N-12) in Colombia and Haiti. Chapter 1 establishes the historical context in an overview of the American school abroad, especially in Latin America. Included is discussion of the types, characteristics, origins, roles, and functions of these…

The purpose of this project was to establish a rural adult basic education program through an existing community school program to demonstrate the need for adult basic education (ABE) in rural, disadvantaged section in the state of New York. Specific objectives were to increase the basic education level and employability of this undereducated…

This handbook informs school personnel and the business community about the opportunities available to assist rural community's efforts in revitalizing their education systems. The handbook's first two sections examine the different funding sources available for school improvement programs and loan eligibility, and discusses the benefits lenders…

The Schools of Eskdale, a religious commune of the Order of Aaron, are attempting to escape the dualism and fragmentation so prevalent in public schools and show promise of becoming another viable alternative to secular schooling. (Author)

A comparison between authority structure in two Pueblo communities gives insights into their potential for developing community controlled educational programs. (JB)

To achieve greater coordination of human services delivery at the community level, the community school can act as a base for needs assessment and planning as well as a base for management and operations. (Author)

Describes some experiments in community participation in preschool education. Volunteers attempt to encourage parents and others in this form of social action. (WY)

An argument is presented in favor of adopting community control of local schools. This would place the schools in the hands of the particular ethnic group most heavily represented within a given system and would prevent suppression of minority group cultures for the sake of prosletyzing middle class ideas. (CK)

A review of new and old school buildings in England, with many photographs and floor plans, embodies a discussion on the educational concept of the community school, and stresses the need for more far-sighted facilities planning. (JW)