I-002 Communication and Collaboration log 1

Course embedded log for 5326 School Community Relations

In the article Building Bridges Toward Excellence: Community Involvement in High Schools, the authors write “School family and community partnerships in High schools have been associated with increased learning opportunities for students and community development (Durkin, 1998); more positive parent attitudes toward school (Sanders, Epstein, Connors-Tadros, 1999); the academic success of language-minority students (Lucas, Henze, Donato, 1990); and the reduction of student maladaptive behaviors (Nettles, 1991). (Sanders & Lewis, 2005). These outcomes are all possible through the creation of a foundation focusing on student equity. Increased learning opportunities are found in the tutoring lessons. Parents attitudes toward the schools will improve as they see the concern and care provided to their children through the provisions of musical instruments. Poor student behaviors will be addressed through the mentoring program and on-site tutoring will be beneficial to the minority students. Reflecting on this organization, many students would be grateful for opportunities provided to them that they otherwise would not afford. Also, businesses and business leaders have a charitable organization in which they can invest that directly benefits their community. Adult mentors also have a worthwhile organization to invest in the lives of children.

Sanders, M., & Lewis, K. (2005). Building bridges toward excellence: Community involvement in high schools. The High School Journal, 88(3) , 1.