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| Thompson, Scott | 3 |
| Weiss, Abby R. | 1 |
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| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 1 |
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Peer reviewedThompson, Scott – Educational Leadership, 1995
A Wisconsin school district has strengthened community education by developing animal welfare and entrepreneurial programs. These and other programs are part of School-Connections, a project of the Institute for Responsive Education. Students work with adult advisers on individually tailored projects, gain real-world experience, and make genuine…
Descriptors: Community Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning, Partnerships in Education
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
