Using British examples, the author discusses ways that artists and arts organizations can and should become involved in classroom art education in partnership with teachers. (This paper was presented at the Aesthetic Education Conference, London, September 1980.) (SJL)

In an effort to help prevent crime, teachers can engender in students respect for civic virtue, moral responsibility, and voluntary support of law. Community-focused youth participation projects can increase attachments to the neighborhood and community and thereby help prevent delinquency. (CT)

Student volunteerism can include direct service, research and community education, and advocacy service. Alert observation and informed questioning are at the heart of learning from nonclassroom experience. (Author/MLF)

The career day concept can be a very meaningful and exciting experience for elementary school students. It is an excellent opportunity to bridge the gap between the school and the business community, and can answer a question students often ask themselves, "Why do I have to go to school?" (Author)

The imaginative use of resource persons, field trips, and mentor arrangements by regular and special education teachers can be highly effective in stimulating gifted students' interest in school and commitment to learning. (Author/SB)

A model for a community youth football program that includes disabled youth identifies five divisions of restriction based on: the amount of physical contact; level of activity strenuousness; emphasis on competition and winning; and special accommodations required. Handicapped youth football programs emphasize skill development and provide…

Identifies the components of a supportive community environment for older people. Examines alternative residential types, their impacts on the elderly, and the extent to which they provide the optimal functioning conditions of environmental "Challenge" and "support." (Author/MJL)

The Child and Family Justice Project, designed to help communities improve the quality of life for their children and families, is described in terms of its development, evaluation, and its long range effects. (Author/MP)

Suggests that school music educators might meet the challenge of declining enrollment by cooperating with other community agencies to offer lifelong music education to adults. This article is part of a theme issue on the crisis in music education. (SJL)

Subjects reported significantly lower levels of anxiety and fear and significantly higher levels of assertiveness at posttreatment. The potential clinical significance of the result was reinforced by evidence of significantly lower hospitalization rates among program participants one year after training. (Author)

Differences in the characteristics of unsuccessful (N=17) and successful (N=60) community placed clients were examined. Discriminant function analysis identified a maladaptive behavior factor and sex to be significant discriminators between the two groups. (Author)

Explores the benefits which local stations can derive from developing long-range plans, and offers some guidance on how local managers can go about the planning process. (Author)

Reports on a media effort aimed at encouraging the public to eat more whole grains. Activities of the First Annual Day of Bread Whole-Grain Breadbaking Contest are described. (SA)

Article discusses the importance of the democratic process of involving people in thinking and making decisions about and in planning and playing an active part in the development and operation of services that affect their daily lives; and the value for personal fulfillment of belonging in groups. (WL)

Describes the importance of four essential elements in a community's efforts to create positive youth development: connectedness, continuity, dignity, and opportunity. Identifies children who are in need and discusses what communities can do to care for and love them. Lists strategies that each community member can take to foster change. (RJM)