{"product_id":"reframing-community-partnerships-in-education-uniting-the-power-of-place-and-wisdom-of-people-9781138840775","title":"Reframing Community Partnerships in Education: Uniting the Power of Place and Wisdom of People","description":"\u003ch2\u003eReframing Community Partnerships in Education: Uniting the Power of Place and Wisdom of People\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReframing Community Partnerships in Education\u003c\/em\u003e provides both the theoretical framework as well as a practical guide to engage educators in interdisciplinary, inter-organizational, multicultural, and multi-generational work to improve the social fabric of communities. Using case examples of best practice, this book explores transformational practices for community development, community building, and civic engagement. Featuring \"Community Learning Exchange\" pedagogies adaptable to a wide range of contexts, this book encourages educators-through use of participatory practices and a collective leadership model-to build stronger communities and advance learning for all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheoretical framework combined with practical implementation strategies for community-based education\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunity Learning Exchange pedagogies adaptable across diverse educational contexts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase examples demonstrating best practices in community partnership development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterdisciplinary and inter-organizational approaches to educational collaboration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollective leadership model for participatory community engagement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulticultural and multi-generational perspectives on educational transformation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiguel A. Guajardo is Associate Professor in the Education and Community Leadership Program at Texas State University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrancisco Guajardo is Professor and C. Bascom Slemp Endowed Chair in Education at the University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristopher Janson is Associate Professor of Leadership, School Counseling, and Sport Management at the University of North Florida.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatthew Militello is the Wells Fargo Distinguished Professor in Educational Leadership at East Carolina University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource is designed for educators, educational leaders, community organizers, and administrators seeking to strengthen connections between schools and communities. The participatory practices and collective leadership approaches outlined make this an essential reference for those working in K-12 education, higher education, and community development sectors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Routledge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680837898514,"sku":"9781138840775","price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a8e77d6f-55e2-49fb-9394-f997d980896d.jpg?v=1733943633","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/reframing-community-partnerships-in-education-uniting-the-power-of-place-and-wisdom-of-people-9781138840775","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}