Because schools are the heart and soul of a community, educational leaders have a responsibility to bring the community into the school, as well as to make the school a part of the surrounding community. With articles from leading authorities and practitioners, this volume examines how educators can build family and community partnerships for school success. Educational leaders will find:

Contributions from Alan M. Blankstein, Pedro A. Noguera, Mavis G. Sanders, Paul D. Houston, and others
Inspiring and unique perspectives on the interplay of family and community in school success
Ideas for engaging families as partners

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Information

Publisher

Corwin

Year

2010

ISBN

9781452296302

Edition

Topic

Education

Subtopic

Leadership in Education

Cover Page
Title
Copyright
Contents
Preface
About the Editors
About the Contributors
1. Engaging Families to Enhance Student Success
2. Parents as Leaders: School, Family, and Community Partnerships in Two Districts
3. Sharing the Dream: Engaging Families as Partners in Supporting Student Success
4. The “What” and “How” of Helping Parents Help Students Become Successful Learners
5. Family Literacy: The Roles of School Libraries and Public Libraries
6. Balancing Your Communication Ledger: Using Audits to Involve Communities and Build Support for Schools
7. Manage the Molehill Before It Becomes a Mountain: Keeping Parent Interactions Productive for Students
8. Raising the Village by Bringing Communities and Schools Together
Index