Discusses development and implementation of service programs for adolescents. Offers five suggestions to facilitate programs: (1) have clearly stated educational objectives, (2) introduce and promote the program, (3) direct activity toward school and community, (4) make activity more than career preparation, and (5) allow students to react to…

The authors discuss the concept of a good community service program and argue that such a program challenges students to think about the meaning of their volunteer experiences. Several examples are presented from students' reactions to their volunteer experiences to illustrate this point. (CH)

Examines the historical development of the community education program in Flint, Michigan, and the role of students and citizens in educational planning. (Author/DN)

Community education has the task of building, not a new world, but creating an improved world, opening new paths of learning here and now, new paths for a larger public. (Author)

The Clearinghouse complements the network of community education development centers, state offices, and state associations in its primary role of serving the information needs of community educators and interested citizens. (Author)

The Farrell (Pennsylvania) School District superintendent and board made drastic improvements to improve the district's economic situation. Community cooperation was the element that turned the condition around. (JOW)

Interviews with two Oklahoma educators involved in community education for Native Americans stress the importance of developing community leaders, understanding cultural differences, preserving cultural heritage, and co-existing with mainstream culture. (SK)

Partnerships are an integral part of the core values of community education. Through partnerships, the community education process can be used to address virtually any educational problem and demonstrate an impact at the local level. The best coalitions are those in which all segments of the community are involved. (SK)

Community educators in Verona, Wisconsin, used a community education advisory council to connect with the movement to site-based decision making at the local school level. (JOW)

Data from 2,866 fourth-seventh graders and 631 teachers were used to compare 15 St. Louis schools designated as community education centers (CEC) with 15 others. No significant differences in achievement, cognitive ability, or learning motivation were found. CECs' outreach and social services did not seem to affect achievement. (Technical data on…

Surveys the nature of community education in the Los Angeles area and examines specific programs in the area. Needs for community education are discussed and the future of community education is examined. (DN)

Presents the top 15 "ideal" goals and the top 15 "present" goals of community education as identified in a nationwide survey using the Delphi technique. (Author/DN)

In a review of John Warden's "Process Perspectives: Community Education as Process," the author offers some perspectives of his own. (Author/MLF)

Discusses some of the educational needs not presently being met by the formal educational system in the United States and suggests some ways that community education programs can address these needs through the use of existing educational facilities and professional expertise. (JG)

The American-Nicaraguan School in Managua has placed a new emphasis on serving the community through recreational programs, adult education, community projects, work study programs within the community, and cultural presentations for the general public. (Author/DN)