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Want to find resources, articles, and guides that help you develop effective school-community partnerships? This page has the information you need to expand your knowledge and discover new ideas. Looking for help with your projects? Join one of our lunch & learns to workshop with our team.

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We’ve gathered everything a school partner needs in one place: goal-setting guides, project ideas by category, and the tools our coaches use to help partnerships start strong. Whether you’re planning your first project or looking for a fresh idea for a school you’ve served for years, start here. Bookmark it. We add to it as our network grows, and you’ll want to see the new resources coming out regularly.

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Blog Posts and Articles

Clothing Closet Overflows with Support

When students at Douglass Elementary School in KCKPS return to in-person learning this spring, they will be welcomed by their excited school staff and…

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Fueling Up for Education & Learning

During the pandemic, the ReNewed Hope Food Pantry, an outreach of New Haven SDA Church, began collaborating more closely with nearby schools, including its…

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Crestview Partners Honor Ada Wallace

A social worker known for her compassion and love of children, Ada Wallace made a lasting impact upon all who knew her. When she…

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Pizza and Gift Cards Motivate Parent Attendance

During Ingels Elementary’s virtual learning phase, the school, like many others, has had to put off many of its family events. Principal Connie Moore…

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Starbucks, Amazon Gifts and More to Reward Staff

At Center High School, Principal Edward Tate wanted to show appreciation to all 120 of the school’s staff before winter break. The school purchased…

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Activities To Encourage KCPS Students, Staff, and Families

When Trunk-or-Treat was cancelled due to Covid, Navah Church KC’s volunteers were able to help deliver supplies directly to the homes of children attending…

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Candy Cane Lane and Community Give-Back Drive at Butcher-Greene

Butcher-Greene Elementary School had a drive-through Candy Cane Lane to invite the community to come see some Christmas lights and get some treats and…

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Apache IS Partners Address Food Insecurity, Holiday Help, Staff Appreciation

The community partners of Apache Innovative School have busily provided for the school’s families and staff during its first semester.

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John Diemer Grateful for Community’s Generosity

John Diemer Elementary School’s community partners have supported the school in amazing ways this year. Shana Parker, social worker, explains how their school’s needs…

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