Suggests that stability level of an individual and the community in which he operates is directly related to a child's sense of control and consequently his achievement in school. Findings indicate that for whites, community stability is positively and significantly related to sense of control, with the inverse for blacks. (Author/AM)

Notes that while the street boy strategy does not emerge fully developed, the boys are deliberately trying to forge a new and hybrid identity for themselves, accepting those aspects of each culture that will serve to meet their needs as they see them, and rejecting those aspects of each that will not. (Author/AM)

Suggests that the relationship between policy outputs and community power may be more fruitfully conceived as variable, depending on the type and characteristics of the policy in question. (Author/AM)

Differentiates between traditional psychology and community psychology in the movement from the institution into the community, suggesting a more active role in ascertaining potential community stressors. Particular attention is given to models of intervention for under fives and mentally handicapped people. (DT)

This paper describes the development of the Penang Public Library (Malaysia) Children's Library. The first section discusses the role of the community. The second section provides background, including library objectives drawn from the key missions in the UNESCO Public Library Manifesto. The third section addresses creative strategies for…

Advocated is a model for the care of emotionally disturbed children which rejects the position that disturbed children are ill, and which emphasizes viewing children's problems in the context of constant mutual interactions between children and their families, schools, or society. (GW)

Presents as a 16-page appendix one of 25 Forum Reports from the White House Conference on Children, 1970. (MB)

If vocational education is to assume its rightful place in our educational system, there must be a firm commitment by all segments of society to actively support its inclusion as a priority component of that society. (Author)

Notes that censorship is a growing problem in the public schools. Discusses materials and topics likely to be censored and offers suggestions for dealing with censorship. (FL)

This speech, given by the director of the Community Relations Service of the U.S. Department of Justice at the annual meeting of the National Association of Human Rights Workers, urges community groups to continue their efforts in the area of intergroup relations in order to battle recent upsurges of racism. (Author/GPM)

A case study of a school board election in a metropolitan school district is used to examine the effects of electoral competition and conflict on school board behavior. (Author/MW)

Parent/community involvement in the teacher education programs in California is provided by means of Community Advisory Committees and parent/community members involved at school sites who work with teacher candidates in the role of teacher aides. (JMF)

Explores characteristics of community in general and how these relate to the Montessori community. Urges the Montessori community to resist complacency by employing realistic decisions, goals, and interactions with one another; utilizing contemplation as a method of increasing community awareness; and searching for wisdom through thought, study,…