Examines the proclaimed dichotomy between real and unreal, theory and practice, actual and idealized notions of community needs and university attitudes with regard to training, and describes how San Diego State University's Educational Technology program attempts simultaneously to educate graduate students and serve its community. (Author/MER)

San Francisco sculptor Ruth Asawa discusses her own artistic development and describes the Alvarado Arts Workshop, a community-based arts education program begun by herself, other parents, and community leaders in the San Francisco schools. (Author/SJL)

The first student housing at the University of Urbino (Italy), built in the early 1960s, served as a guide to changes in the overall organization of additional housing constructed a decade later. (Author/MLF)

Discusses five tasks basic to effective administrator evaluation: development of district philosophy; identification of activities crucial to school success; determination of operational procedures; utilization of forms and records which reflect district philosophy; and examination of the components of the system during a trial period. (JD)

Six suggestions are made for initiating, improving, and strengthening intramural and recreational programing in high schools. (JD)

In July, 1979, the March of Dimes and Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development cosponsored an institute on adolescent pregnancy for educators, health professionals, and the PTA. This article, describing some educational efforts in Pennsylvania, is reprinted from a conference report appearing in the "ASCD News Exchange" of…

Advocates the development of an "arts education executive" who coordinates all arts activities within the community, including school-based programs. (Author/SJL)

Describes Project Good News, a total media campaign to promote Minnesota's vocational education system. (JOW)

Examines the role of the Catholic school ministery team in proclaiming the Gospel throughout the school and its community. (SJL)

A merger of school and community programs provides a more comprehensive and realistic approach to health education. (LH)

Curriculum design model provides a conceptual basis for ongoing planning and appraisal of the school system by members of the community. (JOW)

Discusses the conflict that grew between parents and the school system after an elementary school child was attacked in the school. (IRT)

Presents some criteria administrators and board members should consider before closing schools. The criteria include the age of the building, the building's capacity, enrollment level, maintenance costs per student, energy costs per student, and racial balance. (Author/IRT)

The author states that if school personnel would invest more time and effort toward involving parents in school, then the school could expect greater understanding and support from parents. He suggests parent coffees, tours of the school, and parent orientation. (KC)

Offers some insights and advice on how to strengthen the school-community relationship through cooperative activities and organizations. (Author/LD)