Listing of Publications
Community Schools and Community Colleges(Casey Maliszewski)
10/12/09 Coalition for Community Schools at the Institute for Educational Leadership
Alliances between community colleges and community schools—which work with multiple organizations to provide an array of services and support to children, families and the community—offer a unique opportunity for both institutions to better serve their service areas.
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2009 Lincoln Learning Lab Best Practices(Cathie Petch, Lea Ann Johnson, LCLC) 3.2 MB
04/27/09 Lincoln Community Learning Centers Initiative
This manual from based on the work of the Lincoln Community Learning Centers (LCLC) provides examples of various tools used by the LCLC for their community schools work. The manual contains concrete examples and tools on partnership strategies, annual planning and improvements, evaluation, etc.
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High Schools as Community Schools(Rita Axelroth)
04/01/09 The Coalition for Community Schools in partnership with the National Association for Secondary School
The Coalition for Community Schools in partnership with the National Association for Secondary School Principals reviewed 8 community schools (Bronx, NY; Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Philadelphia, PA; Portland, OR; and South King County, WA) to learn their effects on graduation and drop-out rates. They found rising graduation and college going rates and a decrease in drop-out rates. The report also finds that community schools strengths lie in their local communities.
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Community School Initiatives: State-to-State Report(Coalition for Community Schools) 462.6 KB
03/02/09 Coalition for Community Schools at the Institute for Educational Leadership
The concept of community school is growing in part because it represents a vehicle for aligning the assets of students, families, teachers, and the community around a common goal—improving the success of our young people. A national scan reveals that a growing movement of community schools serve an estimated 5.1 million children and youth.
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Community Schools Research Brief, 2009 (Coalition for Community Schools)
01/01/09 Coalition for Community Schools at the Institute for Educational Leadership
Community schools across the nation purposefully integrate academic, health, and social services; youth and community development; and community engagement—drawing in school partners with resources to improve student and adult learning, strengthen families, and promote healthy communities. This research brief highlights results from various community school initiatives.
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