Strengthening Connections Between Schools and Communities: A Method of Improving Urban Schools.

Wilson, Stephen H.

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Publication Date: 1983-Jul

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Strengthening Connections Between Schools and Communities: A Method of Improving Urban Schools.

Wilson, Stephen H.

Urban Education, v18 n2 p153-77 Jul 1983

Nine locally initiated projects designed to improve the connections for problem solving between urban schools and the community were examined. Results showed that the desired school/community connections were difficult to achieve and seemed fragile and vulnerable. A new approach to school reform in urban schools is suggested. (AOS)

Descriptors: Community Influence, Community Involvement, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Parent Participation, Political Influences, Problem Solving, School Community Relationship, Urban Schools

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Language: English

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