Examines factors that have led to diminishing ethnic studies programs in schools. Suggests that multicultural education programs should emphasize teacher inputs; be available to all students in all grade levels; utilize local resources and be adapted to local conditions; and provide adequate inservice teacher education. (Author/MJL)

Describes the Adams Township school district's efforts to save its school. (AH)

A series of articles discusses requirements for optimum growth of horticulture education programs. Includes beginning a program, simulating working conditions, the need for mechanical skills, starting a business, and other areas to be considered for a successful horticultural program. (JOW)

Reports on the services, programs, and community involvements of 12 central city libraries in relation to the poor, based on information supplied by them in November 1981. (LLS)

The author looks at the future of vocational school psychology and examines the determinants that will have variable influence on role and function in the years ahead. These determinants include: district demands and expectations, district's perception of its needs, community response to service, and desired functions of the school psychologist.…

Explores some of the trends that make parenting such a challenging task for Australian parents, and discusses a variety of ways in which parents, teachers and the community can become involved in the education of children and their families. (Author/CM)

Compared neighborhood perceptions and use and social network involvement in urban and suburban older people. Urban older people reported more frequent interactions with friends, greater dissatisfaction with friendships and greater organizational participation. Informal social relationships were related to elderly urbanites' morale but had…

PATHE program (Positive Action Through Holistic Education) seeks to identify and ameliorate problem behavior and potential failure in Charleston, South Carolina, schools. The affective and academic components are achieved by teams of counseling and curriculum specialists, with a strong emphasis on parent involvement and individual attention. (SK)

In developing a sex (or "family life") education curriculum, Gloucester Township (New Jersey) Public Schools established a philosophical base (drawing on community, parent, and student feelings); formed planning committees of administrators, parents, and teachers; reviewed existing district programs; designed the curriculum; and…

The architectural renovation project at Albuquerque Indian School not only reclaimed dilapidated buildings but involved students and community in planning their learning environment and taught students practical career skills, such as plumbing, landscape and interior design, and woodworking. This article is part of a theme issue on multicultural…

This analysis of the trend toward community schooling in England, in terms of both community schools and community control, makes observations on levels of community involvement and reports tentative findings from a survey of six local education authorities. (SJL)

Excerpts from final report of National Assembly on Foreign Language and International Studies (Nov. 1980) recommend additions to higher education to encourage development of curricula with a strong international component. Emphasizes importance of second-language instruction and international studies within an integrated curriculum, cooperation…

Presents six steps for organizing community forum programs: establish forum steering committees; enlist community organization cosponsors; involve local media; develop related activities and community events; provide for panelist and moderator practice sessions; and develop forum promotional plans. Includes action steps for the forum coordinator.…

Suggests that the role of the curriculum director should be to seek community input at both the planning and implementation stages of the citizenship education curriculum. Information from community individuals, groups, and agencies would allow the formation of identifiable goals. (Author/KC)

The results of this study support the use of trained volunteers in systematic controlled activities with prisoners. On the institutional measures, prisoners who participated in discussion groups with trained volunteers showed more positive change than did prisoners exposed to untrained volunteers. (Author/CS)