Springdale: Embracing Demographic Change in the School District
In response to changing demographics, community leaders, educators and the school district came together in this small city in the Ozarks to identify and develop strategies to improve educational outcomes for children from immigrant communities and ensure they were on a path to success. Available for free download.
Roanoke Embraces Reading Readiness Through and Through
A literacy initiative in Roanoke, Virginia, combines the efforts of local libraries, public schools, police, the housing authority and dozens of nonprofits in a community-wide campaign to get more kids reading proficiently. Available for free download.
An Educating Neighborhood: How Neighbors Create a Village That Raises Their Children
To create a modern village with the capacity to raise children, a neighborhood must first be able to identify the three basic teaching resources in the neighborhood--the residents' knowledge, the educational opportunities provided by local voluntary clubs, groups, and associations, and the learning that can be provided by local institutions. This article is only available in print. Become a member to get access to the full quarterly journal.
We Made a Promise: School-Community Collaboration, Leadership, and Transformation at Promesa Boyle Heights
In the Boyle Heights section of Los Angeles, California, a collective of residents, youth, schools, and community organizations is working together to transform conditions and improve opportunities for students and families. This article is only available in print. Become a member to get access to the full quarterly journal.
From the Military Service to the Public ServiceThanks to the G.I. Bill
A former city manager and author reflects on the lessons the military taught him about the value of public service and the opportunity it gave him to get the professional education he needed for his career. This article is only available in print. Become a member to get access to the full quarterly journal.
An Interview with Principal Vanessa Gray
A high school principal in an agricultural town west of Portland, OR, talks about how democratic practices and an enhanced student voice makes a difference in the life of her students. This article is only available in print. Become a member to get access to the full quarterly journal.
Public Housing Leaders Increasingly See Reading as Essential and Build Partnerships to Promote Education
How public housing authorities are joining the campaign to get more children reading proficiently by the end of third grade. This article is only available in print. Become a member to get access to the full quarterly journal.
The Politics of Educational Improvement
The debate over education reform, charter schools, privatization, and outside takeovers continue to divide communities and policy-makers. At the same time, some advocates of educational change are seeking to unite communities and avoid getting bogged down in philosophical disputes or imposing preconceived, one-sized fits all reform agendas. This article is only available in print. Become a member to get access to the full quarterly journal.
The 2017 All-America City Awards: Demonstrating Progress in Addressing the Reading Gap
In June of 2017, 15 communities were honored with the 2017 All-America City Award for their civic engagement to help more young children from low-income families achieve grade-level proficiency and early school success. This article is only available in print. Become a member to get access to the full quarterly journal.
