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Download full textDesigns for Change, Chicago, IL. – 1985
Intended for parents and all citizens concerned about improving Chicago's 592 public schools, this handbook explains how important reading is to a decent education and future employment. Chapter one describes the school improvement campaign called "Schoolwatch," the problems in the Chicago public schools, and the components of effective…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Educational Improvement, Evaluation Criteria, Parent Participation
Conley, David T. – 1996
This book serves as a resource guide to help people engage in a healthy, informed discussion of restructuring possibilities. Its focus is on creating readiness for school restructuring, which differs from both renewal and reform. Each chapter is similar in structure and designed to stand on its own. Each is short enough to be quickly read and then…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Curriculum Development, Educational Assessment, Educational Change
Parson, Steve R. – 1999
This book shows how schools can provide services to all members of the community, in addition to focusing on the educational needs of the children. Eleven chapters discuss various aspects of what it takes to transform a school into a community learning center. Chapter 1 discusses underlying assumptions about change and the need for planning.…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Adult Learning, Charter Schools, Community Centers
Kentucky State Dept. of Education, Frankfort. – 1999
This annual report is intended to assist parents and citizens to stay informed on the changes in Kentucky schools. The document also is intended as a reference source for information concerning specific programs or areas of interest in Kentucky schools. Most sections provide information concerning the following: basics of the law; what is new in…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Environment, Educational Facilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Heine, Cindy – 2001
This annual publication is intended to help Kentucky parents and citizens stay informed on educational issues and to provide them with information and encouragement to be involved in the education of the children in their community. The guide includes information on the basics of the law for various school programs, Commonwealth Testing System and…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Environment, Educational Facilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Heine, Cindy – 2002
This annual report is intended to assist parents and citizens to stay informed on the educational reforms in Kentucky schools and serves as a reference source for information concerning specific programs or areas of interest in Kentucky schools. Specific updates addressed in the report include the following: (1) assessment and school…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Environment, Educational Facilities, Educational Technology
