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Chinyowa, Kennedy C.; Sirayi, Mziwoxolo; Mokuku, Selloane – Journal of International Education and Leadership, 2016
The Laedza Batanani Project has been regarded as the pioneering experiment that paved the way for other prominent African Theatre for Development (TFD) projects such as Kamiriithu in Kenya, Murewa in Zimbabwe, Kumba in Cameroon and Marotholi Travelling Theatre in Lesotho. Laedza Batanani (1974-6) aimed at awakening the creative potential of…
Descriptors: Community Development, Theater Arts, Secondary Schools, Case Studies
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Patrizio, Kami M. – Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership, 2013
This case explores the first two years of the Lorreltag Partnership Initiative (LPI), an urban, community-5 school-university partnership. It provides a history of the community and elucidates key factors influencing partnership development. The case relies on the perspectives of a community leader, a university faculty member, a new principal,…
Descriptors: Partnerships in Education, College Faculty, Principals, Administrator Attitudes
Jentleson, Barbara C. – Teachers College Press, 2011
This is the dramatic story behind the transformation of Duke University from an isolated, exclusive institution to the dynamic, civically engaged campus that exists today. "Better Together" examines the first decade of the Duke-Durham Neighborhood Partnership (DDNP) and its involvement with Project HOPE, six quality community-based…
Descriptors: Achievement Gap, Community Leaders, Social Problems, Low Income Groups
Blood, Margaret; Ludtke, Melissa – 1999
In the 1996 and 1997 Massachusetts legislative sessions, several of Boston's key business leaders became active child advocates in alliance with more traditional advocates and other civic leaders, convincing public policymakers to create and fund several initiatives benefiting children. This working paper presents reflections on successful…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Child Advocacy, Children, Community Leaders
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United States Advisory Council on the National Information Infrastructure, Washington, DC. – 1996
This publication seeks to help community leaders launch KickStart Initiatives to bring their communities onto the information superhighway. Part 1 outlines potential benefits of connectivity to individuals, to educational institutions, to businesses, and to communities. Factors influencing success in the connectivity endeavor include visionary…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Case Studies, Community Leaders, Community Programs
Mahoney, James R. – 1977
Seven rural community colleges were selected to demonstrate the effectiveness of the community college in serving as a catalyst and facilitator for community education-work councils. The councils were intended to establish mechanisms for easing the transition from schooling to work. Initiated in 1977 through subcontract with the American…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Citizens Councils, Community Colleges, Community Leaders