School and Community Partnerships: Effect on At-risk Elementary Student Populations
Description:
The purpose of this study was to investigate the current practices of school and community partnerships in five North Texas elementary schools. In addition, the study focused on the influence community partnerships have on at-risk students based on at-risk indicators data. The literature revealed that when schools, parents, and families work together, students tend to earn higher grades, attend school more regularly, stay in school longer, and enrolled in coursework beyond high school. The t…
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Date:
December 2015
Creator:
Tucker, Linda Cavazos
Partner:
UNT Libraries