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Schroeder, Kathleen; Wood, Cynthia; Galiardi, Shari; Koehn, Jenny – Journal of Geography, 2009
This article presents the results from a research project on the host community impact of college students participating in university-sponsored international experiences. It finds that little reliable data is available on the impact that our students have on host communities. The article concludes that nondamaging international experiences…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Study Abroad, International Education, College Students
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Niens, Ulrike; Chastenay, Marie-Helene – Comparative Education Review, 2008
This article explores the theoretical underpinnings of citizenship education as well as issues relating to educational practice to identify and discuss challenges that divided societies, which are characterized by conflicting national or cultural identities, may face in the development and implementation of such programs. Formal education…
Descriptors: Citizenship, Citizenship Education, Educational Practices, Community Relations
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Guttman, Robert C. – People and Education, 1993
Five winning guideposts that facilitate development and maintenance of a strong community relations program are climate building, confidence building, team building, image building, and commitment building. The influence of community relations on public education support bases depends immensely on personal and group interrelationships and the…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Climate, Community Relations, Elementary Secondary Education