This study collects and analyzes information on the characteristics of the community and the public library system of East Brunswick, and provides an example of a library planning method responsive to community needs. Unobtrusive data collection techniques utilizing the 1970 census, local reports, and library records were the primary sources of…

Many types of historical activities are described that enabled sixth graders to study the history of their community.

The Jersey City Education Association is celebrating its centennial year--100 years of service to educators. Here are questions and answers that describe the development of both the city and the educational system from 1633 to the present. (Editor/RK)

The history of Muncie's religious life in the 1920's and 1930's is examined as an illustration of what happened regarding churches and religion in the "typical" U.S. town. The ethnic and denominational mix and the changes in each are discussed. (RM)

Cites a study of both a small, homogeneous community and a large, heterogeneous community in the midwest and discusses the measurement of the opinions of the general population and the leaders about distribution of scientific information and its use in public decisions. (MH)

Real work settings in the community offer learning experiences that cannot be duplicated in the school. The classroom teacher must know the experience program possibilities available in the community, and guide students to discover these possibilities. (KP)

Advocates the use of research projects in the English curriculum. Describes an urban study project used by the author to develop students' research skills. The article concludes that social studies and other subjects of relevance not traditionally taught in English classes do indeed have value in English instruction. (JB)

Local history studied by the professional historian applying new methods gained from social history has provided abundant new evidence which challenges a number of conventional opinions about larger historical phenomena. (Author/MB)

Describes a study conducted in a racially mixed New York City neighborhood to identify the major issues underlying the educational beliefs of community leaders and educators. (JF)

Home, school, neighborhood, and community studies offer unique opportunities for teachers to initiate youngsters into observing and recording phenomena. Because fuel costs make trips increasingly expensive, an alternative method is suggested for observing and recording data about the local community. (Author/IS)

Suggests that observing, photographing, and discussing local buildings and places can help students form opinions about the built environment, the art form they experience most of the time. Presents some teaching ideas from existing photography-in-the-built-environment projects in Britain and the United States. (Author/SJL)

Describes a university undergraduate course in community studies which was taught through an historical, geographical, and sociological approach using primary sources and research techniques. (KC)