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Making the
Difference: Research and Practice in Community Schools
Making the Difference: Research and
Practice in Community Schools, a report recently released by the
Coalition for Community Schools, synthesizes research from the fields
of health, mental health, youth development, family and community
engagement and community building and demonstrates the connection
to student learning. Based on the research, Making the Difference
presents five conditions for learning that need to be in place
for children to succeed at high levels. The report features evaluation
data from 20 different community school initiatives and a synthesis
of their combined results. By integrating existing community resources
with the assets of the school, 15 community schools highlighted in
the report produced remarkable improvements in efficiency and results.
A lengthy bibliography, resource list, and community school networks
contact information is included.
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