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National School Public Relations Association, Washington, DC. – 1971
This report presents some ideas that were developed by participants at a conference sponsored by the National School Public Relations Association. The conferees from educational, political, and civic life participated in a brainstorming session to develop ideas for improving public confidence in education. The best of these ideas are included in…
Descriptors: Accountability, Boards of Education, Community Involvement, Educational Finance
Iowa State Dept. of Education, Des Moines. – 1997
In 1997, Governor Terry Branstad appointed 14 Iowa citizens, educators, and leaders to a special commission to create a vision and roadmap for the state's prekindergarten through 12th grade educational system. Working groups assisted the commission by addressing issues and drafting recommendations in four key areas: high expectations for students,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Accountability, Community Involvement, Educational Objectives
Bell, Terrel H. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1993
Intent of "A Nation at Risk" was to call attention to erosion of students' family lives, not to excoriate teachers. Reforms affecting only six hours of children's daily lives cannot succeed. Schools must reach out to help parents, and child-care workers become skilled at incidental (informal) teaching. Other concerns include technology,…
Descriptors: Accountability, Community Involvement, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education
Baumheier, Edward C.; And Others – 1976
The present state of American Indian child welfare was investigated via: a review of published and unpublished literature; an analysis of legislation, regulations, manuals, and other documents concerning Federal and state Indian child welfare; mail surveys in 22 states with substantial Indian populations; field interviews at 19 sites, including 12…
Descriptors: Accountability, Adopted Children, Agency Cooperation, Agency Role