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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

CSD Student Recognition/Incentives

Desiring to incentivize positive behavior and regular attendance in students at Center Middle School, several of Center Middle School’s community partners have donated items…

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Sorority Provides COVID Prevention Kits

Blessing Bundles is a service project that chapters of Zeta across the country participated in to commemorate the Global Day of Service by blessing…

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Lindbergh Treats Drive-Thru Encourages Staff

To encourage staff and boost morale, a Christmas Treats Drive-Thru was held December 22 at Lindbergh Elementary. Victory Hills Church of the Nazarene celebrated…

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7-Eleven Coupons Encourage Staff, Student Reading

Tamara Sandage, principal at Yellowjacket Early Learning Center in Center School District, shows her appreciation for the way 7-Eleven has supported her staff as…

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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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Providing Staff Encouragement as School Goes Virtual

Recognizing that changing over to a virtual learning environment at Laurel Hills Elementary presents new challenges, River Church wanted to provide the 55 staff…

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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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