Practical, firsthand advice to novices in school public relations positions on what to do and not do if a teachers' strike is expected in their districts. (Author/MLF)

The author states that schools have public relations whether they want them or not. He presents a practical ten-point checklist for unPR, a method for undoing or reversing or averting bad public relations. (KC)

The authors state that with marketing, schools can take something of value (a product or service) and exchange it for something of value (like voter support or citizen satisfaction). They then present ten steps to effective marketing of schools. (KC)

A communication program brought a smooth beginning to the desegregation process in the merger of Wilmington (Delaware) schools with those in the ten surrounding suburban districts. (Author/MLF)

The role of the principal in community involvement is central to this article which discusses issues, problems, and strategies used by effective principals. Data are provided that reflect attitudes of citizens and principals toward the schools. (Author/LD)

Discusses the role of mayors in school desegregation. Four cities are compared: San Francisco, Stockton, Merced, and Fresno. (Author/AM)

Describes the Community College of Vermont, an accredited community college system without a campus. Classes are held in community facilities, instructors are drawn from the community, and local review committees assess student progress toward the associate degree. (DC)

Community involvement should be dynamically and persistently cultivated: it can enhance the learning of the student and is crucial to the continuing support of the public schools. Suggests seven planning phases that might be helpful toward developing effective community involvement. (Author/RK)

Portrays a principal, district superintendent, and reformer, whose career lasted from 1872 to 1912. Whereas her career illuminates aspects of women's history and educational change, her conflict with the East Side community demonstrates the perils of simplistic thinking about race and ethnicity. (Author/JM)

Involvement of the entire community in school security makes the community aware of the problems that exist while establishing the foundation for solutions. Available from: Security World Publishing Co., P.O. Box 272, Culver City, California 90230, $2.00 single copy. (MLF)

Provides some guidelines for principals faced with a teacher strike. (IRT)

Children and young adults are more likely to die from auto crashes, injuries, accidents, and suicide than from disease. Teachers should limit information to what students most need to stay healthy and spend more class time delving into kids' attitudes and behaviors. School-based programs are more apt to change young people's attitudes and…

Discusses development of community mentoring structures to increase the educational and vocational success of students. Explains the three essential features of successful mentoring: (1) comprehensive, ongoing representation; (2) training; and (3) coordinated service provision. (DB)

Universities must recognize that they are part of the community and take an active role in community building. A comprehensive national/state collaborative system is needed to restore a sense of social purpose to the university. (SK)

The 4-H classroom science program model includes experiential materials, school-community partnership, orientation workshops, and ongoing support from extension. Evaluation results suggest that partner expectations must be clearer and communication between teachers and community partners is crucial. (SK)