Community Partnerships

Highlights how career-connected learning pathways engage students and strengthen outcomes through school-community partnerships
Examines how Colorado schools use career-connected learning and community partnerships to engage students and expand career pathways
Examines how urban universities can collaborate with K–12 schools to create Early College programs that support underserved students and promote college success
This one-page outline from Education Commission of the States shows how ESSA and Perkins V offer federal funding streams to integrate STEAM education.
Evidence indicates that school-community collaborations and experiential career learning markedly improve students’ readiness for their next steps after graduation.
Shows that targeted outreach programs can enhance parents’ understanding of college preparedness, benefiting students’ academic and career outcomes
Findings from the American Educator Panels highlight inequities in access to college and career readiness supports across U.S. high schools.
Discusses the importance of coordinated planning and community partnerships in preparing students with disabilities for postsecondary education, employment, and independent living
Provides guidance on setting a statewide vision, using data to measure quality, and cultivating policy changes to support work-based learning