Community Partnerships

Working with a nearby university is a good way for a school to bring in peer mentors and to introduce students to different careers.

Hoping to entice teachers to stick with the job, communities experiment with bold new housing programs.

With daily news reports about the devastating impact on students who have been relentlessly bullied, teachers find themselves on the front line in addressing bullying and intolerance. It is time to move into action. Not In Our School offers solutions-based strategies and tools for change to a network of schools that are working to create safe, inclusive and accepting climates.

A parent and community organizer shares some resources and great ideas, including the creation of a resource map and connecting with subject matter experts to connect to curriculum.

Family and community involvement play essential roles in the success of schools, explains blogger Anne O'Brien.

Giving elementary students a project in their community provides a real-world application for their content learning.

High-poverty schools can involve students' families through home visits and by joining the community's safety net to provide social and medical services for those in need.

Experts agree that parent involvement in education is a big predictor of student success. So where can parents begin? We've compiled a list of articles, videos, and other resources to help you engage productively with your kids' teachers and school.

Learn how schools can benefit from the support and expertise of local businesses, organizations, and individuals, and discover strategies for fostering successful business and community partnerships.

Instead of punitive discipline that limits students’ potential, we must adopt a more holistic approach and address the life circumstances that are causing their behavior.