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Reglin, Gary L. – 1995
This book has been designed to provide teachers of kindergarten through grade 12 with techniques and approaches for helping their African American students achieve in school. It presents a planned approach to four major initiatives: (1) to restructure the instruction and behaviors practiced in most classrooms today; (2) to provide teachers with…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Black Students, Community Involvement, Cultural Awareness
Mebrahtu, Teame, Ed.; Crossley, Michael, Ed.; Johnson, David, Ed. – 2000
This book originates from an international conference convened in 1998 by the Centre for International Studies in Education and Graduate School of Education at the University of Bristol, United Kingdom. The theme for this conference was "Education at Reconstruction and Transformation." The papers have since been completely rewritten and are joined…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Involvement, Cultural Differences, Economic Factors
Kagan, Sharon L., Ed.; Weissbourd, Bernice, Ed. – 1994
Noting that the strength of society is inextricably linked to the strength of its families, this book examines the evolution of current principles and practices in family support, and discusses future directions in quality services, training, and evaluation. The 20 chapters in this book are: (1) "America's Children and Families: An…
Descriptors: Child Health, Church Role, Community Involvement, Cultural Differences
Building Communities of Learners. A Collaboration among Teachers, Students, Families, and Community.
McCaleb, Sudia Paloma – 1994
This book suggests an approach to education that includes students' family members as valuable citizens in a community of learners which also includes students, teachers, and other members of the community at large. Part 1 examines current trends in parental involvement and the hidden assumptions on which many such programs are based. It is argued…
Descriptors: Community Education, Community Involvement, Community Schools, Cultural Differences
