CBS News | Our continuing series, What’s Working, looks at the innovations that are paying off in America, from education to infrastructure and more. Research finds that when students change schools they’re more likely to be less engaged, which could lower their grades and increase the risk they will drop out of high school. Students… Read more »
Items Tagged with "School-Community Collaboration"
District Addresses Chronic Absenteeism
Grand Rapids Public Schools in Michigan has reduced their number of chronically absent students over the past few years. How did they do this? Examining their data, creating a culture for success, looking at their school-community partnerships, and family engagement. Read this NPR article for their story.

School-Community Collaboration – Related Webcasts
Solutions to the Dropout Crisis airs on the second Tuesday of every month at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time, covering a variety of topics related to dropout prevention efforts. Beyond the Bully Pulpit: The Mayor’s Role in Dropout Prevention. (2010). Solutions to the Dropout Crisis. Building the Foundation for School Success: Introducing The Parent-Child Home Program. (2010). Solutions to the Dropout… Read more »
School-Community Collaboration Resources
School-Community Collaboration Resources NDPC Materials The 15 Effective Strategies for Dropout Prevention Online Courses: Overview Course. (2017). National Dropout Prevention Center/Network. The 15 Effective Strategies for Dropout Prevention Online Courses: School-Community Collaboration. (2017). National Dropout Prevention Center/Network. A School and Police Department Partnership. (2017). Solutions to the Dropout Crisis. Increasing Support Systems for High-Potential At-Risk… Read more »
School-Community Collaboration
Overview School-community collaboration occurs when groups or agencies come together to establish an educative community. The educative community is composed of a multitude of educating entities such as school, home, places of worship, the media, museums, libraries, community agencies, and businesses (Drew, 2004). Everyone in the community is accountable for the quality of education. The… Read more »