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| New Schools, New Communities | 7 |
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| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 3 |
| Guides - Non-Classroom | 2 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
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Weiss, Abby R. – New Schools, New Communities, 1995
Describes projects that have been developed in schools in Hawaii, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia, and Wisconsin under the auspices of the Institute for Responsive Education's League of Schools Reaching Out. These schools participated in the School-Community Connection project. Project results and conclusions about effective development are…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Family School Relationship, Parent Participation
In Their Own Words. A Roundtable Discussion with Members of the School-Community Connection Project.
New Schools, New Communities, 1995
A roundtable discussion by 13 educators from 6 school districts participating in the School-Community Connection initiative of the Institute for Responsive Education highlights the problems and successes of implementing programs aimed at community and parent involvement in the schools. Participants clearly advocated bringing community members into…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Parent Participation, Partnerships in Education
Okazaki, Cynthia; And Others – New Schools, New Communities, 1995
Profiles individual projects in six school districts across the country participating in the School-Community Connection initiative funded by the Institute for Responsive Education. These projects focus on school improvement through partnerships among schools, parents, and the community. Rural and urban elementary and secondary schools are…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Family School Relationship, Parent Participation
Moore, Linda R. – New Schools, New Communities, 1995
Organizing a committed team to foster effective school-community partnerships is discussed, focusing on the critical role of leadership. Collaborative leadership, comprised of diverse members and different perspectives, is most successful. A list of qualities and skills that are necessary for collaborative leaders is provided. (LAJ)
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Coordination, Elementary Secondary Education, Leadership
Thompson, Scott – New Schools, New Communities, 1995
Two different approaches to community involvement in the schools are demonstrated by participants in the School-Community Connection initiative of the Institute for Responsive Education. The Wisconsin school district connects students to the outside environment, while the Hawaii district brings supportive networks into the school to nurture…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Elementary Secondary Education, High Risk Students, Parent Participation
Thompson, Scott; Weiss, Abby R. – New Schools, New Communities, 1995
Policy recommendations to create school and community partnerships were formulated by educators participating in the School-Community Connection project of the Institute for Responsive Education. Recommendations center on collaboration, partnership and leadership development, standard setting, assessment and accountability, and school-work…
Descriptors: Accountability, Community Involvement, Education Work Relationship, Educational Assessment
Thompson, Scott – New Schools, New Communities, 1995
A guide for the use by project organizers in the process of creating school-based community projects suggests ways of cultivating school-community relationships. Positive relations with community allies assures fewer obstacles and greater opportunities. An example of a successful community alliance in action is illustrated and identifying…
Descriptors: Community Coordination, Community Involvement, Community Role, Community Support
