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Strategic Community Engagement As Perceived By Five Superintendents, Judith A. Dymond
Strategic Community Engagement As Perceived By Five Superintendents, Judith A. Dymond
Dissertations
In these challenging times with school districts facing mandates for accountability, they can only accomplish these ambitious long-term mandates by engaging the greater community. Thus, any superintendent who is planning on improving student academic achievement and being employed in the district long-term will find it imperative to engage the community and develop community partnerships. This study utilized interviewing, a qualitative methodology, to gain insight into how five superintendents effectively engaged their communities. Findings revealed five effective strategies and actions for success: embracing community values, partnering with community organizations, building trust internally and externally, developing a systems approach to communication, and …
From Source To Soup To Soul: An Exploration Of Food Sustainability Within Soup Kitchens Through Community Partnerships, Katelyn Grimes
From Source To Soup To Soul: An Exploration Of Food Sustainability Within Soup Kitchens Through Community Partnerships, Katelyn Grimes
Higher Education Student Work
This study explored the needs, wants and feasibility of community partnerships in order to maintain food sustainability and healthy eating within soup kitchens. Specifically, the focus of this case study was related to partnership development within communities to support soup kitchens in creating proactive solutions to reducing food insecurity in Lawrence, MA. In order to have real-life examples, the partnership between Bread and Roses and Groundwork Lawrence was examined.