ERIC Number: EJ1201927
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
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Perceptions of Expanded Shared Use of Schools: A Mixed Method Examination of Pathways and Barriers to Community Well-Being
Talmage, Craig A.; Figueroa, Holly L.; Wolfersteig, Wendy L.
School Community Journal, v28 n2 p297-320 2018
Local schools can promote positive social change through expanding shared use of their facilities and campuses. This study investigates the merits of expanding shared use in an urban community in Phoenix, Arizona. Shared use--the use of schools during off-hours--can provide pathways to greater community well-being, specifically through supplying space and amenities for physical and social activity for children, adolescents, and adults. Schools must overcome barriers when expanding shared use, such as safety and supervision; liability, maintenance, and operating costs; as well as communication issues between districts, schools, and communities.
Descriptors: Urban Areas, School Community Relationship, Barriers, Legal Responsibility, Maintenance, Operating Expenses, Educational Facilities, Recreational Activities, School Districts, Physical Activities, Safety, After School Programs, Supervision, Communication Strategies, Adults, Public Opinion
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Arizona (Phoenix)
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