Offers evidence showing that the arts are the fastest growing segment of Canada's economy. Urges teachers to use the arts to enrich a child's experience and create a sense of self-worth which will nurture appreciation for the arts and help eliminate problems of stress and emotional deprivation. (NEC)

Presents a discussion of community college education as an economic investment and the results of a recent study showing that, in 1974 dollars, (1) taxpayers receive an annually compounded rate of return on their community college investment of 12.11 percent for males and 11.34 percent for females, and (2) rates accruing to graduates are 5.6…

Describes the impact of the Parent Education Model upon school, community, and parents as indicated by ten communities in nine different states. (MP)

Queensborough Community College (New York) has established an advisory board for small businesses. Its purpose is to serve those members of the community who seek advice in establishing a new business or in revamping a current enterprise. Special emphasis is placed on working with disadvantaged applicatns. (Author/DC)

A study was conducted to estimate the economic impact of the State University of New York's (SUNY's) community colleges on their individual service areas, and, as a system, on the state as a whole. The methodological model used in the study examined three major expenditure components to estimate direct economic impact: college budgetary…

Using a model developed by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB), William Rainey Harper College (WRHC) conducted a study to determine the economic impact of the school on its community by its presence, the business it transacts, the employees it hires, and the students it attracts to the campus. Data, gathered from a variety of college and…

The study addresses itself to the evaluation of the net social benefits from participation in vocational education at the senior high school level in the State of Ohio. Viewed as an investment in human capital, vocational programs were evaluated in order to estimate the excess of social benefits over social costs that accrue from training an…

This essay discusses the need for reform of American public school education as part of a general process of social reform. The author argues that the old image of the school as a "factory" in which the student is regarded as a product to be processed must be reformed so that the school really does provide a quality education for all. The reform…

A literature review of materials which provide background and definition to the concept of community-based education, identify target populations, describe actual programs and administrative adaptations to new programming; and of a variety of needs and impact studies. Includes a bibliography of ERIC documents. (AYC)

Examines the scope of volunteer efforts in Coldwater, Ohio, a small rural community of approximately 4,400 people. Describes how diverse volunteer organizations developed to address community needs and their impact on community improvement, local activities, and area schools. (LP)

The impact of resort development on Lana'i island (Hawaii) was investigated through community and island assessments, surveys of households and high school students, and focus groups. Assessment results relate to economic impacts, community services, community satisfaction, quality of life, and social impacts. Recommendations are included for…

Presents "Alcohol, Drugs, Driving and You" (ADDY), a comprehensive program designed to prevent adolescent alcohol- and drug-related crashes and to prepare young people to be more responsible drivers and passengers. Describes program modules, evaluation results, and school and community benefits that may result from adopting this program.…

Though full of memories, landmark schools are often deemed inadequate for today's educational needs. The community and school officials should ask: What factors should we consider when evaluating older schools for extensive remodeling versus building new schools? Lists steps for conducting a technical feasibility study. (MLF)

In this article the authors discuss recent developments in the decolonization of Australian archaeology. From the viewpoint of Indigenous Australians, much archaeological and anthropological research has been nothing more than a tool of colonial exploitation. For the last twenty years, many have argued for greater control over research and for a…

A statewide study was conducted in 1982 to describe the impact of Oregon's 15 community colleges on the state's economy as well as the impact of each college on the economy of its district. Economic impact was defined for the study as the money in circulation within the state or college district due to the existence of the college; i.e.,…