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| Thompson, Scott | 2 |
| Weiss, Abby R. | 1 |
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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
