Research has shown that family and community involvement in education is linked to healthy child development and to children's academic and social success in school. Family participation can also enhance adult personal development and empowerment, aid community problem-solving through collaboration, and advance the prospects for a more democratic…

The term "Community Relations" is descriptive of the way of life for a school administrator in a small district where administrators are closer to the public. Community relations is more than just a steady stream of news releases or articles published in the annual town report. Community relations is (1) the total effort that an…

Study contrasts teenage girls anticipation of community response to these behaviors with their actual experience of this response. The study says to contribute to the labelling perspective first, as an illustration of the problematic nature of reactions, and as an illustration of the way community response to disapproved activity is transformed in…

Two overarching tasks face school public relations directors. These tasks are gaining public support for education and fostering understanding and acceptance of the professions of school public relations. Both are difficult. Schools today suffer from a lack of public confidence. School public relations suffers from a lack of understanding by the…

CLOSE AND THOROUGH INTEGRATION OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY IS THE PURPOSE OF EDUCATIONAL PARKS. SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND ECONOMIC ADVANTAGES OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES ARE THUS MAXIMIZED. THREE ORGANIZATIONAL METHODS ARE DISCUSSED--HORIZONTAL, VERTICAL, AND PYRAMIDAL. THE HORIZONTAL ORGANIZATION WOULD GROUP SEVERAL SCHOOLS OF ONE LEVEL. A VERTICAL…

In addition to serving the intellectual, the arty, the scholar, the housewife, and children, the library must take positive steps to update its public relations (PR) posture if it is to reach the great mass of the population who currently feel the library is not for them. The many and varied approaches possible in a good PR program include: (1) a…

Vocational placement, social needs, and the lack of proper transportation for disabled persons are major problems to be solved if physically handicapped people are to function in community life. Mobilization for Maturity was a 3-year research and demonstration project which utilized a self-help approach to help disabled people to re-enter…

This document reviews the University of Pittsburgh Community Long-Range Goals project carried out in 1970-72. Emphasis is placed on introductory material and developmental history, immediate preceding events in the University, perspectives on the process, participation at the forums, notes of participant observers, questionnaire follow-up for goal…

Examples are presented that give a rough outline of the importance of messages symbolized in civic public buildings. Such messages can invite people into a building or help hold them out; speak about a local government being democratic or bureaucratic; suggest that one city thinks education is important or that another city uses schools for…

The present study of a small town in rural West Bengal, India, reveals a number of "love-marriages" involving individuals from castes of distinctly different ranks in the local caste hierarchy. Despite the prevailing rule of caste endogamy, inter-caste couples appear to face little difficulty. (Author)

A list of aspects neglected in the training of the retarded is presented, and some areas to consider in promoting community acceptance of the retarded are offered. (SBH)

Offers some easy-to-implement suggestions for community relations programs, including parent conferences, senior citizen days, work experience programs, performing groups, luncheons with civic organizations, displays of student works, and bulletin board message centers. Communication continues to be the best source of positive reinforcement. (MLH)

Describes a study of the prosocial atmosphere and citizenship spirit found at Alex Taylor Community School in Edmonton, Canada. Includes a brief background of the project and a description of several motivating citizenship activities within the school. (BSR)

Expresses concern that community and bonding be nurtured in children. Considers ways to bring the community into theatre and also teach children the concept of community. (PD)

Three projects developed by Salem (Oregon) schools are outlined. One links schools to businesses or community organizations to share resources. Another encourages community members to visit the schools and attend functions. The third is a citizen's task force to help achieve excellence in the schools. (MD)