A Learning Consortium formed by 4 school districts and 2 higher education institutions in the Toronto area brings together teachers, administrators, and professors in a collegial partnership that focuses on educators' sustained professional development. In a "living laboratory" environment, the group works to link classroom and school…

In summer 1995, Dallas Public Schools formed a partnership with a primary care system and a mental health agency. The result was the opening of nine youth and family centers located on or near school campuses. Services are designed to promote academic success, resiliency, and self-sufficiency. By offering families and students needed support, the…