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Community Engagement

The Standard

Connecting Schools and Communities

Authors in this issue of the Standard suggest myriad ways in which communities can be force multipliers for ensuring that all children are engaged in learning and prepared to thrive as adults.

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The Standard - Article

How States Are Investing in Community Schools

Plenty more for state boards to do to foster faithful implementation of a strategy that is boosting outcomes in many communities.

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The Standard - Article

Eight Ways States Can Build Better Family Engagement Policies

State boards can model how to engage families in decision making and guide schools and districts in best practices.

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The Standard - Column

Relationships with Tribal Governments: A Value Add for Any District

When tribes are invited to work side by side with the district, outcomes improve for all students.

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The Standard - Article

Chronic Absence: A Call for Deeper Student and Family Engagement

Connecticut's experience underscores the value of a positive, systemic approach to improving attendance.

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The Standard - Article

Leveraging Community-Based Organizations for High-Dosage Tutoring

Community-based organizations have the knowledge and networks to expand the proven strategy for learning recovery.

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The Standard - Column

Connecting Students and Policymakers in North Carolina

NC Student Voice Connect involves students in policy development through frequent, short, anonymous digital surveys on pressing issues.

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Strengthening School-Community Connections for Student Success

Join us for a discussion with authors from our "Connecting Schools and Communities" State Education Standard.

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Press Release

NASBE’s Latest Standard Explores How School-Community Partnerships Drive Student Success

Contributors offer strategies for state leaders to foster productive partnerships that can drive progress in education.

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The Standard - Article

Leveraging Community-Based Organizations for High-Dosage Tutoring

Community-based organizations have the knowledge and networks to expand the proven strategy for learning recovery.

read more
The Standard - Article

Eight Ways States Can Build Better Family Engagement Policies

State boards can model how to engage families in decision making and guide schools and districts in best practices.

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The Standard - Article

How Tennessee Is Better Addressing Workforce Needs

Active, ongoing collaboration of businesses, K-12, higher education, and other partners is key.

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The Standard - Column

Relationships with Tribal Governments: A Value Add for Any District

When tribes are invited to work side by side with the district, outcomes improve for all students.

read more
The Standard - Article

How States Are Investing in Community Schools

Plenty more for state boards to do to foster faithful implementation of a strategy that is boosting outcomes in many communities.

read more
The Standard

Connecting Schools and Communities

Authors in this issue of the Standard suggest myriad ways in which communities can be force multipliers for ensuring that all children are engaged in learning and prepared to thrive as adults.

read more