Three projects developed by Salem (Oregon) schools are outlined. One links schools to businesses or community organizations to share resources. Another encourages community members to visit the schools and attend functions. The third is a citizen's task force to help achieve excellence in the schools. (MD)

Describes successful volunteer programs that use parents to help expand curriculum, improve academic achievement, and free teachers to make better use of their teaching time. Includes a list of key elements to consider when setting up such programs. (MD)

Reports on a Kansas school district that developed an annual report for its schools similar to a corporation annual report to stockholders. Provides a set of guidelines for developing such a report. (MD)

Some school systems are finding practical ways to enhance music programs. Experts suggest ways for schools to (1) build a marketing plan, (2) make it easier for children to participate in the music program, (3) provide reinforcement, and (4) publicize the program. (MLF)

The link that homework provides between school and community can become more productive if teachers and administrators ensure that the school homework is clear, meaningful, varied, and regularly assigned. (Author/TE)

An often neglected segment of student housing is family housing. Program development in family housing needs to proceed on a strong theoretical and philosophical basis. Family housing is usually high-density with related problems of privacy and strain. Developmental models for community development should be devised. (ABL)

Presents guidelines for developing a team approach, involving both school and social service personnel, in dealing with child abuse. A case study is presented to illustrate the approach. (BL)

Summarizes findings from two studies: 93 professors of educational administration ranked citizen involvement and school district information programs high as public relations strategies and an analysis of both mail and telephone surveys conducted concurrently affirmed the advantages of the telephone survey. (MLF)

Clarifies the Navajo Tribal Council's policy on Navajo control of education. Asserts that education of this tribe's children has been disastrous and discusses priorities for strengthening it. Emphasizes the necessary involvement of family, community, and tribal government in structuring Navajo education and determining its goals. (KH)

Reports findings of a study designed to determine teacher public relations practices and their perceived importance. Concludes that teachers are doing much to promote school community relations but that they need to make additional efforts. (FL)

Valley High School, Albuquerque, New Mexico, uses cable television in many ways. The educational access channels aid in classroom instruction, students take part in national and local teleconferences, the public access channel is used to tell the community about the school, and students learn to use video equipment. (DCS)

Outlines successful school food service programs that have undergone significant management changes. (MD)

A cooperative venture between a university and a small rural mountain county school system was developed to alleviate the difficulty experienced by a rural school system in attracting and retaining qualified speech-language personnel. (Author/CL)

The annual Detroit public school's art exhibitions, held for the past 46 years at the Detroit Institute of Arts, are part of a long and lively tradition of cooperation between the museum and the city schools. The program is described. (RM)

Indicates that through joint efforts by parents, educators, and the community, career education strategies can provide part of the solution to many of today's problems, such as the high rate of high school dropouts and the lack of interested learners. (JOW)