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The Clarity Series: Community-Based Learning
Awakening the Mission of Public Schools
Holly T. Prast(0)
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To fully prepare K-12 students for life and career, connect with your community!
Benefit from the triple win of community-based learning-meaningful curriculum, engaged students, and stronger local partnerships for education. This helpful guide shows readers how to create a thriving program, including:
Implementing a high-quality, sustainable initiative that bridges academic disciplines
Forging rewarding relationships with local partners, from major employers to small businesses and community groups
Recognizing and overcoming common barriers to program effectiveness, while making the best use of resources and time
Applying best practices from today's community-based learning programs, illustrated by case studies and examples
Benefit from the triple win of community-based learning-meaningful curriculum, engaged students, and stronger local partnerships for education. This helpful guide shows readers how to create a thriving program, including:
Implementing a high-quality, sustainable initiative that bridges academic disciplines
Forging rewarding relationships with local partners, from major employers to small businesses and community groups
Recognizing and overcoming common barriers to program effectiveness, while making the best use of resources and time
Applying best practices from today's community-based learning programs, illustrated by case studies and examples