In the last analysis, the school curriculum is under the control of the local education authority and of the people who elect that authority. Looking ahead in the social studies field, it seems evident that social studies teachers will have to accept a task of community education in addition to their task of classroom education. Teachers will have…

This book presents a report of public school-affiliated day care programs in 5 communities and a discussion of issues connected with public school involvement in day care. The programs described are: (1) Oakland Children's Centers, Oakland, California (preschool and after school care), (2) Extended Day Programs, Brookline, Massachusetts…

This book is about successful bond issues and levy campaigns. While no one campaign blueprint works everywhere, there are certain definite components to almost every successful school finance election. These components are the product of a carefully planned political process. Successful campaigns are based on some givens that must be in evidence…