Resource Spotlight (Search Archive)
What’s Trust Got to Do With It? A Communications and Engagement Guide for School Leaders: Tackling the Problem of Persistently Failing Schools.
Johnson, J., with Rochkind, J., Remaley, M., & Hess, J. (2011)
New York: Public Agenda
Based on interviews, group discussions, and the input of experts and policymakers, this report seeks “to aid leaders in understanding and anticipating negative community reactions to bold school turnaround proposals. With a more complete, nuanced appreciation of ‘where communities are coming from’—and by applying well tested communications and engagement strategies—leaders may be able to avoid the most pernicious and negative forms of public opposition.”
State Spotlight (Search Archive)
Illinois Approved Partner List
Illinois State Board of Education. (n.d. [website])
Springfield, IL: Author
This website provides Illinois LEAs with a list of approved partners, links to their applications, and other information. It defines the role of a Lead Partner who “may offer services and programs designed to assist school districts with school improvement efforts in Illinois’ persistently lowest achieving schools” through “an LEA that has successfully competed for a School Improvement Grant” or through the state board to support LEA activities or as part of a direct state intervention.
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