Bridging the Gap Between School and Community
Standard 4 diversity and community involvement
It takes a village to raise a child. More often now than ever before families in community across the United States rely on schools to provide more that just an academic education. The building of positive relationships with school and community members is absolutely crucial. Equally important are the relationships that students build with their teachers, which have a direct correlation to student drop out rates. Schools that offer curricula that meet the needs of the children in their community ought to be the gold standard. Not only do students need academic knowledge but also life skills that will allow them to transition into adulthood. A disconnect between academic knowledge and practical skill, plagues k12 curriculum in America’s schools. Partnerships with businesses that provide students with first hand experience through internships and exploratory programs need to be more prevalent in k12 education. An effective school leader builds relationships with local governmental agencies and businesses to make outside resources available at their school. They envision themselves acting beyond the walls of the school and take the initiative to do so. They lead by example and others follow.
It takes a village to raise a child. More often now than ever before families in community across the United States rely on schools to provide more that just an academic education. The building of positive relationships with school and community members is absolutely crucial. Equally important are the relationships that students build with their teachers, which have a direct correlation to student drop out rates. Schools that offer curricula that meet the needs of the children in their community ought to be the gold standard. Not only do students need academic knowledge but also life skills that will allow them to transition into adulthood. A disconnect between academic knowledge and practical skill, plagues k12 curriculum in America’s schools. Partnerships with businesses that provide students with first hand experience through internships and exploratory programs need to be more prevalent in k12 education. An effective school leader builds relationships with local governmental agencies and businesses to make outside resources available at their school. They envision themselves acting beyond the walls of the school and take the initiative to do so. They lead by example and others follow.