Distinguishes between the illusion and the reality of power-sharing in implementing community participation in education. (Author/MLF)

Describes a community-based adult school designed to allow residents of the community an opportunity to develop their own interests. (DN)

This article describes the development and activities of the Port Charlotte, Florida, Cultural Center -- a center for adult social, cultural, and educational activities. The adult education program was inaugurated to alleviate the discontent and loneliness that prevailed among the retirees living in the county. (Author/DN)

Community education, a process-oriented, community-based concept, should help bridge the gap between the school and the community. The linkage should prove that the schools belong to the people and that community resources need to be harnessed to serve the educational, social, and recreational needs of the people. Community education makes full…

Describes the role of one school district's school-community advisory councils. (Author/DN)

Describes the used of community councils as instruments for continuous and consistent community involvement in the schools. Considers the rationale, function, role, and membership of community councils. (Author/DN)

Describes the cooperative community education program begun by three Galveston County public school districts and the local community college. (Author/DN)

Covers the selection process and hiring of the community education coordinator; describes the requisite personality, qualifications, role, and training of the coordinator; and outlines the organization and structure of the community education program. (Author/EA)

Integrated service centers have the potential to improve academic achievement in public schools. In this model, schools and community service agencies share spaces and programs and collaborate in planning. Issues of philosophy, organizational structure, management, responsibilities, and funding must be considered in their development. (SK)

Community education should have an optomistic future in Australia because the political climate is favorable, there is a strong sense of community among the people, there is a higher proportion of the population who are not high school graduates, and the dual systems of secondary education result in more unused school facilities than in the U. S.…

Patterned after labor unions, community unions would place both the authority and responsibility for community betterment squarely on the shoulders of the citizenry. (Author)

Research findings indicate the importance of (1) engaging all students in service; (2) building organizational commitment to service learning; (3) supporting community groups in youth service activities; and (4) encouraging service activities that link community and curriculum. (SK)

Discusses the elements useful for developing a conceptual framework for social change efforts: the characteristics of the social problem, the target unit, the nature and intensity of purposes for change, and the appropriate change methods. (Author/JOW)

Frank Manley is considered the founder of the modern community school movement. His legacy includes a continuing call to vision building and a model for leadership in community education. (JOW)

Amazingly positive results were obtained from an evaluation focusing on federally supported community education projects. Twenty projects were visited, and a total of 1,246 people interviewed. (Author/MLF)