The "Why Not?" Challenge Say "Yes!" to Success With Community-School Partnerships

by Sanderlin, Jackie

• ISBN13: 9781338599244
• ISBN10: 1338599240
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2020-08-04
• Publisher: Scholastic Teaching Resources

Summary

Dr. Sanderlin (“Dr. Jackie”) believes that all schools, especially those in communities with few resources, should develop a “Why Not?” attitude when it comes to what can be accomplished by their students. Where do funding and other resources come from to realize students’ dreams? The partnerships that schools can form in their own communities with businesses and organizations.

Sanderlin shares 10 practical steps that will enable readers to seek out, develop, and sustain powerful partnerships that will help their students in so many ways.

Author Biography

Dr. Jacqueline L. Sanderlin (“Dr. Jackie”) is an accomplished school principal, lecturer, and speaker, whose “Why Not?” attitude has led to dramatic improvements in some of Southern California’s most under-resourced schools. Dr. Jackie’s passion for guiding young people has garnered national recognition, has helped her to form partnerships with both local and global organizations. Dr. Jackie’s innovative and visionary style has taken this simple question and turned it into a movement that educators around the country.