This case study investigates the experiences of public-school pupils transferring to private schools, focusing on the complexities and outcomes of such transitions. The research identifies seven key themes: the role of students in educational decision-making, school choice and educational quality, parental expectations of school leadership and…

America's Promise Alliance recommends that all sectors of society work together to ensure all young people have a 21st century education in which service-learning and civic involvement are components. This policy/practice brief explores service-learning as a place-based family-strengthening strategy that develops the capacity of youth as a core…