In the past, school and college administrators relied heavily on advice from colleagues, largely because they had an internal orientation toward their work. As the social, political, and economic influence of external forces became more apparent, they learned to value input from a range of stakeholders. Robert Taft, former governor of Ohio, is a…

The term "community cohesion" has become an all-important buzzword for policymakers, thinkers and commentators in Britain. Sadly, the term is associated with the phenomenon of terrorism and inquiries into the place of Muslims in Britain. "Our Shared Future," the report of the Commission on Integration and Community Cohesion,…

This paper focuses on the socially constructed ideas that have come to be given the status of taken-for-granted knowledge within not one, but two, fields of professional practice in Northern Irish schools; community relations and special needs education. Dominant discourses were viewed as constructing norms around which educational professionals…

Maintains that, in children's theater, it is the responsibility of an individual theater to engage and educate its community, enact policies detailing its moral and ethical standards, and let the community know (via brochures, displays, etc.) what type of children's theater it produces. (SR)

According to this document, citizens need to reaffirm their commitment to the guiding principles of the religious liberty clauses of the First Amendment to the Constitution. The rights and the responsibilities of the religious liberty clauses provide the civic framework within which individuals are able to debate differences, to understand one…

In this response to Pittu Laungani's conversation with William West, published in the August, 2004, issue of "British Journal of Guidance and Counselling," the author questions why person-centred counselling has been singled out for particular attention, argues that the dichotomy between client-centred and culture-centred counselling is…

The role of the agency executive, reflecting multiple and sometimes conflicting demands, is discussed in terms of how power is wielded in an agency. (Author/RH)

Argues that increasing students' understanding of communities can help them meet new standards of excellence in public affairs reporting. Describes several approaches to teaching that help prepare students to practice this new community journalism. Presents several teaching methods. (SR)

The best way to overcome parents' anxiety and possible anger over new assessment methods is to use good teaching practice. This means knowing the teachable population's needs, setting appropriate objectives for them, providing instruction in an appropriate, engaging manner, and giving opportunities to practice and question instructors. A visual…

No matter what the local district offers in the area of school-community relations, the principal can make or break a school's public relations program. Principals can win teachers over by giving them time off for brief, unplanned breaks or for attending their own children's special events. Friendliness toward students, parents, and support staff…

Describes what goes on in teenage hangouts and why hangouts are important in providing a social meeting place for teenagers. Discusses physical features that make hangouts attractive, how small communities can effectively manage teenage hangouts, and how teenage hangouts encourage social development including developing a sense of community. (LP)

The preamble to Montana's constitution, which expresses gratitude for Montana's landscape, reflects an understanding that the political culture of a place is not something apart from the place itself. By the same token, the strengthening of political culture must take place and must be studied in the context of very specific places and the people…

Through the use of newspapers in a micro-society classroom, students begin to understand: (1) the forces which shape communities; (2) the contributions of newspapers in recording community experiences; and (3) the role students can play in shaping their communities. Activities for each section of the newspaper are suggested. (CS)

The term "Community Relations" is descriptive of the way of life for a school administrator in a small district where administrators are closer to the public. Community relations is more than just a steady stream of news releases or articles published in the annual town report. Community relations is (1) the total effort that an…

Describes a study of the prosocial atmosphere and citizenship spirit found at Alex Taylor Community School in Edmonton, Canada. Includes a brief background of the project and a description of several motivating citizenship activities within the school. (BSR)