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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

High Schools Honor Seniors

As schools changed plans regarding graduation this year, KC metro high schools looked for innovative ways to recognize and celebrate their graduating seniors. Ruskin…

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Raytown Resource Drive Meets Community Needs

The What if the Church Resource Drive in Raytown on May 2 was peaceful, successful and a quality event. Carmen Kraus, Connection Point Church, said,…

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Free Seminars Highlight Available Financial Relief

CornerStone Enterprise, Ltd. is offering free one-hour seminars highlighting what financial relief is available to you. Also, the seminars will identify how to access…

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Dance Moves for Kids at Home

Life is better with music & dance! Take the Stage, a KCPS community partner, offers students some fun dance moves as they attend to…

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Student Meal Distribution Plans during School Closures

With the closure of schools to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, school districts quickly created plans of action to distribute meals to children…

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Child Trends Releases Ways to Promote Children’s Resilience to COVID-19 Crisis

A new resource from Child Trends outlines ways to promote children’s resilience to the COVID-19 pandemic and to protect them from the potential negative effects that…

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“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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Stenciled Messages Encourage Students

Creating an environment that encourages and inspires kids was the reason first-year Southwood principal, Dr. April Sutherland, requested her church partners at Connection Point…

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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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