The Native American Community Academy (NACA) is demonstrating an example of Indigenous philosophies and practices in education through its holistic, student-centered approach to education. NACA was one school in a large statewide study on Indian education in New Mexico. Focus groups with students, teachers, and community members illustrate the…

This paper discusses an attempt to establish community literacy procedures in an Eastern Cape community school. The school hosts the Additive Bilingual Education (ABLE) project, a cooperation between UK and South African universities and the school trust. The community literacy strand of the project encourages family members to contribute oral…

America is in the midst of the age of the emergent and enlightened community. Citizens increasingly demand from their newspapers high-quality, explanatory coverage of local issues. Newspapers large and small are responding. Community newspapers are growing, and many big city media outlets are rethinking their news coverage philosophy in terms of…

A minister responds to concerns voiced by parents of disabled children about their lack of comfort and feeling of exclusion in many church and synagogue congregations. The importance of acceptance and support in the religious community is stressed, as is the need for education and awareness regarding disability. (CL)

The report summarizes the efforts of the U.S. Council for the International Year of Disabled Persons (IYDP) during the Council's 28-month existence. Introductory sections briefly cite the increase in the number of disabled persons in the United States and trace progress since World War II. The IYDP concept is examined in terms of its initial…

Reviews knowledge of the following three related areas of concern: (1) the portrayal of science and scientists in popular culture; (2) community attitudes toward science and scientists; and (3) student perceptions of scientists. The relevance of these three areas of concern for science educators is also addressed. (JN)

Discusses the community acceptance and benefits of dome architecture for an elementary school in Payson, Arizona. Highlights design advantages for enhancing the educational environment. (GR)

Describes benefits to school and community of a mandatory uniform policy at Squaw Park School, a K-8 school in Phoenix, Arizona. (PKP)

The major concern of this handbook is one method designed to accomplish human as well as physical development in the community--the problem identification survey method. Other methods of community development are described briefly. The problem identification survey is a method used to identify citizens to serve on a community development committee…

A Midwest superintendent describes some painful on-the-job experiences. To regain community acceptance and support, educators must understand and respect community history, apply classroom-inspired lessons to relationships with parents, involve the community meaningfully, recognize the failings of New Age terminology, understand families'…

Within the discourse of the New Education Fellowship (NEF) in Australia in the mid-twentieth century, active engagement in creative recreation and discussion of social and political issues was highly valued. Members were exhorted to traverse personal boundaries by participating in practical and creative arts. In this discourse, NEF Creative Arts…

A learning needs assessment survey was conducted by the Green Valley Institute in the Quinebaug Shetucket National Heritage Corridor in Connecticut and Massachusetts. This survey was designed to assess educational interests, perceived knowledge, and importance relating to land use, community planning and design, and natural resources. Findings…

Allowed to immigrate to Canada partially because of lobbying efforts by voluntary agencies established by Ukrainian Canadians, the post-World War II Displaced Persons (DPs) soon began to conflict with their predecessors. The DPs' creation of several new organizations alienated the receiving Ukrainian society and hampered the latter's overseas…

Describes Choice, an alternative elementary school program that features combination classrooms (K-1, 2-3, and 4-5), an open classroom format, and strong parental involvement. Discusses widely held misconceptions about the program and attributes these to the conservative, working class nature of the community (Somerville, Massachusetts). (GC)

School District 126 in Cook County (Illinois) conducts its own opinion polls to stay in touch with its constituents--and then puts the results to use. (Author)