Community Partnerships in Urban, Title 1 Elementary Schools: A Mixed-Methods Study
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Strickland, Jae L.Keywords
communitypartnerships
Title 1
urban
elementary
schools
poverty
education
Adult and Continuing Education Administration
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Education
Educational Administration and Supervision
Educational Leadership
Elementary and Middle and Secondary Education Administration
Elementary Education and Teaching
Higher Education Administration
Higher Education and Teaching
Other Educational Administration and Supervision
Other Teacher Education and Professional Development
Teacher Education and Professional Development
Urban Education
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Abstract
The purpose of this mixed-methods study was to identify and describe community partnerships in Urban, Title 1 Elementary Schools. Fifty-one principals from the Southern and Midwestern regions of the United States completed a 19-question on-line survey designed to explore community partnerships in Urban, Title 1 Elementary Schools. Of the 51 principals who completed the survey, 26 agreed to participate in a semi-structured interview. The findings of the study suggest that community partnerships play an essential role in supporting Urban, Title 1 Elementary Schools. Finding community partners can be challenging. Principals who wish to engage community partners should identify the needs of the school prior to seeking community partners or implementing a community partnership program. Community partnerships came from businesses and corporations, faith organizations, or volunteers in the community. The partners primarily provided activities that were student-centered or school-centered. The activities that provided the greatest impact were student-centered activities that were focused on relationship building and promoting a greater understanding of life outside of the classroom. Advisor: Marilyn L. GradyDate
2016-10-01Type
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