This study examines the status of school-community relations, explores suggestions for the implementation of change, and discusses possible future school-community relationships. Study conclusions reveal that (1) most school administrators are unwilling to implement functional school-community relations programs; (2) minority groups and Federal programs have been catalysts in the movement toward school-community relations; (3) community advisory councils, community schools, and community aides have proved to be effective in creating stronger ties between schools and communities; and (4) that available evidence was inconclusive as to the impact of school-community relations programs on future education. An annotated bibliography is included. (JF)