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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

“Dinner with a Gentleman” Event Honors Importance of Male Role Models

“The goal of this event was to be inclusive while recognizing the importance of strong male role models in our students’ lives,” said Principal…

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Parenting Classes Support King Elementary Families

King Elementary, under the direction of new principal, Dana-Mae Abrams, set a goal to provide support to her school families. Through the healthy partnership…

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Collaboration Key to Successful Parent and Student Events

Nearly 70 career professionals, including four Caring for Kids community partners, presented at Center Middle School’s Career Day March 4. The morning was divided…

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School Staff Assists Partner’s Toys for Tots Drive

Bethel Family Worship Center, a partner at Ruskin High School, hosted a Toys for Tots drive in December at their church. They were in…

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Partners Spread Holiday Cheer with Food and Gifts

Partners throughout all seven Caring for Kids Districts provided meals, gifts or gift cards to many families and staff members throughout the holidays. In…

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Cultural Night Brings School Community Together

New Chelsea Elementary’s Cultural Night was a great success, with more than 400 in attendance. Bands performed outside and cultural music played indoors as…

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Providing Clothing, Coats and Winter Wear

Addressing the principal’s desire to decrease student barriers to accessing school, East Antioch Elementary’s community partners pooled together resources to provide clothing, warm coats,…

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Pancakes with Santa

A visit with Santa and delicious pancakes and sausages made for a fun family event hosted by Belvidere Elementary’s community partners and staff. Partners…

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Church Hosts School Concerts

Eager faces and excited whispers fill the stage as students file onto stage, preparing to present their concert before their families, friends and teachers….

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