The author examines (1) the place of museums in the educational process, (2) the "style" in which museums teach, and (3) the need for a school-museum alliance. Ways in which the educational profession can aid in the development of school-museum cooperation are presented, as well as warnings against rigidity and formality in the museum's…

To help you keep current in the ever-changing world of teaching. (Editor)

Large state universities face two basic challenges--to be more effective in using resources and in setting priorities and to communicate what they can and cannot do while explaining what they need if they are to meet the multiple obligations that are thrust upon them. (Author/IRT)

Educators and educational organizations must work toward more effective communication on problem-oriented education with the American citizenry. (Author/IRT)

Describes the Amarillo Independent School District's (TX) "Festival of Learning," a public relations event that promoted the schools during the city's centennial celebration. (MD)

Business is rightfully concerned about the education of youth, for the schools are educating the workers of tomorrow. How businesses in California are reaching out to schools to provide help for economics education is described. (RM)

Many colleges in North America are taking a proactive role in community economic development to respond to changing economic conditions. This article explores the myriad of activities engaged in by Red Deer College, Alberta, Canada, by describing the partnerships themselves, their benefits, and the principles under which they operate. (Author)

Describes how Elyria (Ohio) Schools passed an $8 million school levy in five months. Highlights successful techniques used in fundraising, publicity and advertizing, registering voters, creating a citizen speakers' bureau, obtaining editorial and church support, canvassing, telephoning, involving students, and obtaining endorsements. Diverse,…

Schools can initiate cooperative relationships with community agencies and help them develop programs to meet student needs. To help administrators assess the helping potential of various agencies, this article offers guidelines for considering agency staff, accreditation, references, professional and ethical stndards, insurance coverage,…

Given that schools are essential for economic development in most geographical areas, school systems must develop effective community relationships and learn how to market their "product" by using five basic advertising concepts: primacy of product, uniqueness, identification, timeliness, and price. (MLH)

This article describes a variety of activities conducted during a school-wide art week in a large suburban junior school (ages 7 to 11). As a result of the art week, the students gained an increased appreciation for the important role of arts, crafts, and design in the adult world and the school established new partnerships with many local…

This article describes a community-conceived health education program for grades K through six developed by the local United Way Health Foundation in cooperation with the schools and parents. Since 1973, these groups have participated in the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of the health program through a community involvement…

A new computer program designed to reach out into the community as well as train students, faculty, and staff includes a built-in evaluation program. (MD)