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Rosenzweig, Patricia P. – American School Board Journal, 1972
Descriptors: Boards of Education, Community Attitudes, Guidelines, Human Relations
Peer reviewedRoberts, Donald J.; Tyler, I. Keith – Journal of Research and Development in Education, 1977
Presents a compelling case for bringing schools and communities closer together, making the case also for changes in attitudes among educators and the public they serve. (Editor/RK)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Community Attitudes, Educational Needs, Program Development
Peer reviewedZahavi, Gerald – Great Plains Quarterly, 1996
Traces the development and decline of communism and radical politics in Sheridan County, Montana, 1918-34. Examines conflicts that split the community into conservative and radical camps (primarily townspeople and farmers, respectively); the school and school board as defenders of conservative morality; intrusions of politics into children's…
Descriptors: Children, Communism, Community Attitudes, Community Relations
Cosseboom, Kathy – 1972
Grosse Pointe, Michigan, is a status community--but is it status quo? Yes and no. A bill proposed as a measure of community support for open housing opportunities got a definite "no" vote in Grosse Pointe Farms, although in opposition to State and Federal law precedents. The first Negro family who bought a Grosse Pointe home met with…
Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Community Characteristics, Community Leaders, Community Planning
Michigan State Board of Education, Lansing. Project Outreach. – 1984
In May 1984, a survey was conducted of a random sample of 802 adult citizens in Michigan to determine the public's opinion about postsecondary education in the state. Specifically, the survey sought collected information on the importance of a college education, reasons for attending college, schools best suited for a particular type of training…
Descriptors: Adult Education, College Choice, College Role, Community Attitudes
Michigan State Board of Education, Lansing. Project Outreach. – 1987
In March 1987, a telephone survey was conducted of a cross-section of 800 adult citizens in Michigan to determine their opinions about Michigan's public community colleges. The survey gathered information on the importance of a college education, reasons for attending college, schools best suited for a particular type of training or education,…
Descriptors: Adult Education, College Choice, College Role, Community Attitudes
Michigan State Board of Education, Lansing. Project Outreach. – 1989
In May 1989, a telephone survey was conducted of a random sample of 800 adults in Michigan to assess public opinion toward Michigan's community and junior colleges. Study findings included the following: (1) 88% of the respondents felt that a college education was "very important"; (2) if Michigan adults were to go back to school, the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, College Choice, College Role, Community Attitudes
Stein, Walter M. – 1977
Materials contained in the 16 volumes that make up the Rural America Series suggest practices through which rural schools can meet local community needs and realize their potential for career program delivery. This handbook is one of a subset of three program support function guides. Activities listed are designed to affect the indicators of…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Attitude Change, Attitude Measures, Career Development
