ERIC Number: EJ593348
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Publication Date: 1997
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Mapping Challenges for Vulnerable Children, Youth, and Families: Implications for University-Assisted Community Schools.
Lawson, Hal A.; Briar-Lawson, Katharine; Lawson, Michael
Universities and Community Schools, v5 n1-2 p79-94 Fall-Win 1997
Challenges confronting children, youth, and families in the current socioeconomic environment are examined, and the role of the university-assisted community school in addressing them is explored. Comprehensive, collaborative change strategies that support and strengthen families and nurture children and youth in addition to providing education are advocated. (MSE)
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Community Schools, Educational Change, High Risk Students, Higher Education, Partnerships in Education, School Community Relationship, Social Change, Sociocultural Patterns
Center for Community Partnerships, Penn Program for Public Service, University of Pennsylvania, 133 South 36th St., Ste. 519, Philadelphia, PA 19104-3246; (215) 898-5351.
Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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