To determine attitudes towards censorship in public schools, 26 social studies supervisors, administrators, and college educators were surveyed. Results supported the classroom teacher's desire for academic freedom in the use of instructional materials. There was a split decision regarding community and public involvement in determining…

Examines processes that maintain stability in educational organizations and the reaction of those stabilizing forces to educational innovations. Suggests that the success of innovations for school improvement depends on the development of (1) instruction-related executive functions; (2) collegial teaching units; (3) continuous staff development;…

Congressional testimony for the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 clearly articulated the importance of physical education in the development of handicapped children. Physical education is defined as the development of lifetime and team sport skills and games. The prerequisites to the development of sport skills are physical and…

Examines suicide statistics among Blacks, particularly males. Holds that high suicide rates for Black males are related to low self-image, resulting from various socioeconomic barriers. Recommends community prevention programs and community support systems as suicide deterrents. (DA)

Focuses on the Sinclair Community College Foundation, which recently celebrated a $1,000,000 total contribution milestone. Reviews accomplishments achieved through community involvement and cooperation. Notes the foundation's contributions to a scholarship program, a high school creative writing workshop, an environmental workshop for high school…

Presents fund-raising strategies used by the Houston Community College system. Describes solutions to problems of lack of college awareness and gaining corporate support. Considers the establishment of foundations affiliated with, but not part of, the college and the use of alumni and private sector contributions and federal inner city renewal…

Describes fundamental guideposts for an effective private school admissions program. Included are a clear statement of purpose, informative literature, clearly stated admission requirements, standardized testing, a cooperative faculty, image positioning and a recruiting plan. (RC)

The outlook for improving work life quality in unionized, mature organizations is examined in the context of the Jamestown, New York, community-based labor/management committee. Ten lessons from the experience of the Jamestown Committee are offered. (Author/JMD)

The proposed National Service legislation with options of community as well as military service is seen as calling for a strong, constructive, informed response by the higher education community. What National Service will mean to higher education, the shift in student aid, and influencing the president are discussed. (Author/MLW)

The direction home economists are taking toward the future is examined from the standpoints of the role of homemaker, the consumer culture, the part that media plays, advertising, economics, lifestyles, medical care, skill development, and community life. (CT)

The arts provide the only possible salvation from the sterility, depersonalization, and television-induced passivity of contemporary society. But the arts can only play this role if the arts community, the government and, particularly, the schools make a concentrated effort to develop a truly participative people's arts program. (Author/SJL)

Part of the South Carolina technical education system which helps the state attract new industry, Appalachia Tri County Technical College plays a significant role in the preparation of appropriately trained technical workers and in the establishment of new industry in the area. (SB)

Described is the Individual Concern for the Environment (ICE) Project utilized in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools. The major goals of ICE are to train a corps of environmental educators and to develop a strong instructional program which involves the community as well as the students. (Author/DS)

A clinical experience program for student nurses provides a unique learning experience for the students and a service to the community. Components include classroom observation, screening skills, community assessment, home visits, classroom teaching, and field trips. (CJ)

Focuses on urban Black youth and young adults who are out of school and in and out of the labor force, and suggests some "youth development" approaches to address their needs. (Author)