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Danzberger, Jacqueline P.; Friedman, Will – Phi Delta Kappan, 1997
In 1995, Public Agenda and the Institute for Educational Leadership joined forces to develop a means for citizens, community leaders, and educators to hold public conversations on issues facing America's schools. Conversations help community members build common ground for improving schools. Success hinges on credible local sponsors, group…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Community Involvement, Community Support, Discussion
Download full textFriedman, Will – Public Agenda, 2005
This paper introduces the Connecticut Community Conversations project and discusses the origins of the partnership between Public Agenda and the Graustien Memorial Fund in Connecticut. It describes Public Agenda's model of community dialogue and engagement and how it was specifically applied in the project. It then looks closely at the experience…
Descriptors: Policy Formation, Educational Policy, Community Involvement, Program Descriptions
