The objectives, activities and evaluation design or a model program for teaching local economics and culture within a student centered curriculum are described. (Author/KM)

At their weekly school meeting, all members of a Massachusetts elementary school come together to build community and to celebrate one another. Each week, 20 to 40 parents show up, often with toddlers, sometimes with grandparents. Participants pledge the flag, sing songs, recognize students' birthdays, make announcements, and enjoy student…

NetDay began in California as an idea developed by Michael Kaufman, of KQED, and John Gage, of Sun Microsystems. They proposed the "electronic barn raising" concept, drawing on community resources to wire schools and encourage citizens to cooperate. Other states and Australia now participate. (MLH)

After many efforts to lift the achievement of its high numbers of culturally and linguistically diverse students, a district in Massachusetts realized that the missing link was parent involvement. In this article, the author describes a program the district created to improve relationships between teachers and families and the enormous difference…

This publication describes programs in education in Massachusetts that foster multiculturalism. Many of these programs are recipients of the Multicultural Recognition Award for their effectiveness in this field. The programs are described under the following 8 categories: (1) bilingual education (5 programs); (2) community participation programs…

This program guide on establishing community education/work (E/W) linkages presents a variety of program options which have been tested at twelve Massachusetts E/W linkage sites. Community E/W linkages are defined as arrangements among members of the community to facilitate the transition of young people between institutional education and…

Presented is a plan for a community school in the North End-Brightwood area of Springfield, Massachusetts. The commitment to the community school concept is stated and the objectives are defined. The document contains chapters on pupil characteristics and grouping, special classes, reporting pupil progress, and teacher utilization and…

This report evaluates the impact of two types of initiatives for involving real estate developers in building or supporting new child care facilities. These initiatives are: (1) linkage, a legislative mandate that requires developers to construct a child care space or contribute to a child care fund; and (2) bonuses, or zoning incentives that…

Profiles are provided for innovative public health activities that focus on the health of children in day care. All are considered to be models worthy of replication. Profiles depict (1) child care in Arizona; (2) child day care licensing in Connecticut; (3) safeguarding children in day care in Kansas; (4) paired state and local inspection in…

This report, summarizing the proceedings at a February 1988 conference at Brown University on youth service, presents briefly an overview of the emerging network of youth service programs in the following states: (1) Minnesota; (2) Pennsylvania; (3) California; (4) Massachusetts; and (5) Ohio. Rationales for youth service are analyzed. Eight…

This summary documents five conferences, held throughout Massachusetts for leaders in business and education, to increase their awareness of industry-education partnerships and to provide them with information on how to initiate, organize, and sustain partnerships. Section 1 highlights keynote addresses by five educators and five businesspeople…

The history, purposes, activities and success of the Widening Opportunity Research Center (WORC), founded in 1972 to promote continuing education in Massachusetts, are documented in this project report. Each area of the WORC program is described and evaluated as of 1978, including: (1) counseling; (2) training; (3) employment referral; and (4)…

In an effort to facilitate student mobility in Massachusetts higher education for two-year college students to the upper division of four-year institutions, the Massachusetts Transfer Review Council initiated a Commonwealth Transfer Compact. The policy statement indicates that an associate degree from any community college signatory to the CTC…

Examines the responses of 15 academic deans in Massachusetts community colleges to questions on recognizing, nurturing, encouraging, and rewarding teaching excellence. Concludes that mediocrity and doing the minimum prevail unless the recognition of special talent, encouragement of effort, and direct rewards are coordinated. (DMM)