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What Are Reading Advocates and How Do They Encourage Readers?

A reading advocate values literacy; they encourage children to read and model a love of reading.

Published: January 31, 2019
Topics: Community Partnerships, Early Childhood
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Caring and Serving Together: The Individual and Community Impact of a Student-Led Organization in Canton, Ohio

C.A.S.T. is a student-led organization dedicated to helping the community of Canton, Ohio.

Published: January 29, 2019
Topics: Community Partnerships
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Chuck Ambrose Talks Personalized Learning, Math and More on “Class in Session”

Chuck Ambrose joined Byron White on StrivePartnership’s radio talk show “Class in Session.”

Published: January 15, 2019
Topics: Community Partnerships
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Collective Impact Aligned with Citizen Action

StrivePartnership is advancing an asset-based approach to community development.

Published: January 3, 2019
Topics: Community Partnerships
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Enhancing Collective Impact to Integrate and Elevate Community Expertise and Authority

Building on the collaborative spirit that launched StrivePartnership, the organization is working with an enhanced approach, which more authentically integrates...

Published: November 26, 2018
Topics: Community Partnerships
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Maine District Extends Learning Into the Community

A Maine school district is creating a central hub for the community to share real-world learning opportunities.

Published: August 21, 2018
Topics: Community Partnerships
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Building Support for Student-Centered Learning: A Toolkit for Exploring the Future

This toolkit supports conversations about how schools and communities might respond to the changing landscape to shape the future of...

Published: July 16, 2018
Topics: Community Partnerships, Future of Learning
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How Can Districts Deepen Community Partnerships? 7 Strategies RSU2 is Using to Tap Into Local Resources

Learn seven strategies RSU2 is using to partner with community to provide more relevant learning opportunities for students.

Published: April 9, 2018
Topics: Community Partnerships
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From a Parent: Community Engagement Matters

A parent shares his experience on the benefits of co-creating a vision for your school.

Published: April 4, 2018
Topics: Community Partnerships, Vision and Culture
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: A Regional Conversation on Redefining Readiness

The Pittsburgh region has begun the process of thinking through how readiness might come to be redefined.

Published: March 26, 2018
Topics: Community Partnerships, Education Policy, ESSA, Future of Learning
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Shaping the Future of Readiness Together

A new discussion and facilitation guide supports facilitating and participating in meaningful conversations about the future of readiness in communities.

Published: February 28, 2018
Topics: Community Partnerships, Future of Learning
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Visioning Toolkit: Laying the Groundwork for a Community-Wide Vision for Personalized Learning

A community-wide vision for personalized learning is essential for a successful implementation of personalized learning.

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Shaping the Future of Readiness: A Discussion and Facilitation Guide

This discussion guide aims to assist communities in supporting meaningful discussions that lead to concrete next steps that support future...

Published: January 30, 2018
Topics: Community Partnerships, Future of Learning
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New Intergenerational Success Project an Investment in the Future of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

Guest post by Judy Peppler, former president and CEO of KnowledgeWorks A new effort is going to help improve outcomes...

Published: September 25, 2017
Topics: Community Partnerships
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A Student-Centered Approach at Avondale Elementary School

It's neighborhood school feel, despite it’s city location is one thing Avondale Elementary Principal Courtney Nelson thinks makes her school...

Published: September 12, 2017
Topics: Community Partnerships
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Sharing the Load: How You Can Work Together With Local Business and Community Leaders

An essential component to a strong learning community is transparency – everyone, from students to teachers and parents, business and...

Published: August 11, 2017
Topics: Community Partnerships
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Unlikely Partnerships: Superintendents Can Find Additional Support Outside District

Guest post by Mary Tighe Personalized learning doesn’t happen in a bubble. Instead, it depends on support from a network...

Published: August 7, 2017
Topics: Community Partnerships
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Capability Building: It’s Not What You Know. It’s How You Behave.

Learn the five things that are critical to changing hearts and minds in the pursuit of collective impact, as shared...

Published: July 21, 2017
Topics: Community Partnerships
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Advice for Superintendents – From a Superintendent

Learn three key areas for focus for those looking to make the transition to personalized learning from a superintendent who...

Published: July 17, 2017
Topics: 101, Community Partnerships
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An Essential Element in Making the Transition to Personalized Learning: Community

Guest post by Mary Tighe If there’s one thing Steve Schultz emphasizes about his school district’s journey to personalized learning,...

Published: June 27, 2017
Topics: Community Partnerships
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Learning is a Community-Wide Endeavor

By Jesse Moyer Among the many benefits of strong school – community partnerships is that students get access to new...

Published: June 22, 2017
Topics: Community Partnerships
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Don’t Build a Glass House, Cultivate a Learning Community

By Jesse Moyer At KnowledgeWorks, when you hear us talk about those we serve, you will rarely hear us mention...

Published: June 5, 2017
Topics: Community Partnerships