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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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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.

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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 - 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
Policy Update

Strengthening Student Engagement and Adult Support

Many state boards of education reserve a seat at the board table for students. But representation is only the first step. Students need to be proactive and receive mentorship to be effective in their state board roles.

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Policy Update

New State Strategic Plans Zero In on Learning Recovery

This NASBE analysis looks at 49 state strategic plans and finds many target learning recovery and other pandemic-related education issues.

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