Over a three-month period, Arcadia High School and Arizona State University formed a community partnership with the help of New York modern dance choreographer David Dorfman to create an original dance titled "Here." Dorfman's community-building approach is based on personal refection, collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving,…

Mesa Community College (Arizona) developed an open-house program for the surrounding Mexican American community to draw attention to the educational services available at the college. (CA)

Study examining quality of life in three small rural Arizona communities found that, although residents recognized the lack of amenities and lack of youth opportunities in small towns, they continued to value the small size and remote location of their communities. Describes religious, social, and geographic community divisions and conflicts and…

Proceedings are reported of a seminar held to aid teachers, administrators, and educational leaders in understanding and working with Indian children. Difficulties encountered by Indian pupils in social-academic adjustment are presented in addition to an historical background of the Indian community. The need for better community and parent-school…