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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

Donated School Supplies Begin the Year Well

Truman Elementary received numerous school supplies at the beginning of the school year from its community partners. Walgreens provided more than $500 worth of…

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Welcoming Back Staff

The staff of Indian Creek Elementary in the Center School District enjoyed treats provided to welcome them back for the new school year. Thank…

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Popsicles, Popcorn & Photo Booth Day Raises Attendance

To help support Principal Cesar Alvarez’s attendance goal, the community partners of Frances Willard Elementary – Girl Scouts, Vida Abundante, Urban Scholastic Center, Wesley…

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Career Fair Exposes Students to New Opportunities

Third through fifth grade Lindbergh Elementary students enjoyed the opportunity to learn about multiple careers at the school’s annual Career Fair held in May. The…

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Pastor Helps Girl Scouts Earn Badges

Minister Mark Reeves, New Direction Church, recently had the pleasure of helping Eugene Ware’s Girl Scout troop with learning first aid and CPR. Earlier…

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Improving Attendance through Leadership Mentoring Curriculum

Principal Torrence Allen set a goal for the Caring for Kids partners this school year at Ruskin High School to increase attendance. The principal suggested an idea…

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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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Center Middle School Partnership Highlights

Committed to supporting students and staff at Center Middle School, Universal Construction and Evangel Church have come around the principal’s goals throughout the school…

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Classroom Parties Reward Improved Attendance

Reducing chronic absences was one of Principal Sarah Pike’s goals for her Frances Willard students this year. As an attendance incentive, she offered class…

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