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The library of the web-site contains also a wide range of publications in Russian on the development of community education, community schools in Russia and related issues. There are also materials published by the users for further discussions at the site forums.
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From outside to inside schools. Logan Square group lobbied for new buildings, now works to improve classrooms
Author / organization: Williams, Debra. Catalyst Chicago
At the Logan Square Neighborhood Association they believe that creating the strong connection between the parents and the teachers helps break down barriers between the community and schools, as well as enabling students to achieve academically.
Added: 2008/10/26 // added by: Mishina Anastasiya // comments: 0
BAWCC's largest community project: The Tenderloin Community School & Family Center
Author / organization: Bay Area Women's and Children's Center, San Francisco
A model of what a school can be. Tenderloin Community School is an area in which children from the Tenderloin have their own School and families have their own Center. It is a source of pride, stability and inspiration of the families...
Added: 2008/10/26 // added by: Mishina Anastasiya // comments: 0
DfES: Evaluation of the full service extended schools initiative
Author / organization: © University of Manchester 2007
A new DfES report shows that full services extended schools in England are having a positive impact for children, their families and communities. The provision of extended services enriches learning, widens access...
Added: 2007/07/22 // added by: Mishina Anastasiya // comments: 0
Arts Council: Building Creative Partnerships – a handbook for schools
Author / organization: Creative Partnerships, Arts Council England
Creative partnerships is a programme in England which enables schools to work in partnership with other professionals to develop an exciting and relevant curriculum, fostering the creativity of all learners and teachers.
Added: 2007/05/13 // added by: Mishina Anastasiya // comments: 0
Dewey's Dream: Universities and Democracies in an Age of Education Reform
Author / organization: Lee Benson, Ira Harkavy, and John Puckett
...The authors re-examine John Dewey’s idea that schools, specifically community schools, are the best places to foster a racially, socially and economically just democratic society...
Added: 2007/04/22 // added by: Mishina Anastasiya // comments: 0
Leading Across Boundaries: The Community School Way
Author / organization: Martin Blank, the Coalition for Community Schools
Community schools challenge the current predominant theory of education reform, which isolates children’s academic development from their social, emotional, civic, and moral development. Community school leaders...
Added: 2007/03/21 // added by: Mishina Anastasiya // comments: 0
Community Focused Schools - Making it Happen, A Toolkit
Author / organization: Pam Boyd, Heledd James, Ian Bottrill
The toolkit provides advice on whole-school planning and the development of Community Focused Schools. It is based on work that is currently taking place in Wales and provides ideas and examples of what Community Focused Schools can achieve.
Added: 2007/01/31 // added by: Mishina Anastasiya // comments: 0
Community Participation. Who Benefits?
Author / organization: Paul Skidmore, Kirsten Bound and Hannah Lownsbrough
This report explores whether policies to involve people in making decisions about their own communities are effective in building strong social networks.
Added: 2007/01/30 // added by: Mishina Anastasiya // comments: 0
The role of community philanthropy in building social capital
Author / organization: Community Philanthropy Initiative (CPI)
The different types of community philanthropy organisations are united by several things, in particular their focus on the local community. They are supported by the local community and they support local community initiatives. In this session we will look at the role of CPOs in building social capital.
Added: 2007/01/23 // added by: Mishina Anastasiya // comments: 0
Community and Family Engagement: Principals Share What Works
Author / organization: Amy C. Berg, Atelia Melaville, Martin J. Blank
The paper explores ways in which principals of community schools work successfully with community partners, families, and other key stakeholders to improve student outcomes.
Added: 2007/01/04 // added by: Mishina Anastasiya // comments: 0
