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Student-Led Conferences Open Parent-Child Dialogue
Kids take the lead in academic show-and-tell sessions with parents, caregivers.

Program Hauls in Huge Catch of Reading
"Hooked on Books" combines fish, science, and friendly competition to get kids reading.

Young Scientists See and Believe
An evening of science projects, demonstrations, and more encourages kids to view themselves as scientists-in-training.

School "Mates"
Sailors from the USS San Jacinto find more than one way to befriend elementary school.

Summer Reading
Santa interrupts his summer vacation to bring books to Virginia Beach students.

School "Snapshots"
One-page summaries provide key information for new students and their families.

Families Share the Reading Experience, Bolster Reading Skills
An Illinois junior high prompts families to read together with parent/child discussion group.

After-School Activities
Volunteers in Wisconsin provide enriching experiences for kids when the school day ends.

Brushing Up on Parenting Skills
A Wisconsin school responds to parents' needs with educational workshops.

Ballentine Elementary Goes to "Work" in Many Ways
School reaches out to parents and others through community service and more.

Baskets Deliver Homework Help
Evening of activities and baskets of school supplies provide homework support.

Dr. Seuss Literacy Night
Evening of characters and games promotes reading literacy, skills.

Parenting Workshops
Sessions offer group support for parents of kids with behavioral issues.

Year-Long Literacy
For one middle school, a continuous focus on student and family literacy makes the grade.

Family Folders
Parents stay informed and in touch through folders from school.

Beginning of School Year Cookout
School's picnic event is a scorching success!

Community Finds Happiness in Clowns
Musical production is an example of what can be accomplished when the school and community work together.

Course for Families Enhances Math Test Scores
Parents and students in Wisconsin learn math test-taking strategies together.

Crossing the Bridge Puts Freshmen on Solid Ground
Incoming ninth graders get an early, beneficial start on their first year of high school.

Kids Fill "Passports" With Practical Math
Students’ “passports” are stamped as they “travel” through an evening of practical math activities for the whole family.

Adult "Buddies" Boost Confidence, Skills
“Barnum Buddies” provide one-on-one attention to help preschoolers overcome hurdles.

Lunch and Learning for Parents and Students
Parents take lunch and lessons to help kids at home.

“Guess Who's Coming to Lunch” at School
This program presents guests who students read about in the newspaper, see on television news, or discuss in the classroom.

Math Games Encourage Practice at Home
One Maryland school holds an evening of make-and-take games to support math review.

Math Makes More Sense in Many Languages
A Seattle school uses many languages to teach parents how to support math instruction at home.

“Together Program” Unites Kids and Parents for Learning
Music, cooking, storytelling, and more bring parents and kids together.

Chess Club Teaches Thinking Skills, Sportsmanship
After-school chess club is thinking at its best!

"Jobs" for Community Improve Skills
Students build reading and math skills while taking part in community projects.

"Reading Buddies" Pair Up for Literacy
Future teachers and elementary students read and correspond to improve skills.

Demonstration Puts More Meat into Essays
Students and parents construct burgers to build better essays!

Parent Workshops Overcome Language Barriers
Bilingual workshops help parents support their children's education.

Red Ribbons and Walking Shoes
A group walk and an entire week of events emphasize this school's commitment to keeping kids drug-free.

MUSE-ical Sessions
Generations come together through drums and dance.

"FACT Nights" Bring Families Together
Parents and kids connect during evenings of reading and math activities.

Sports Stars Celebrate Literacy
Local sports stars make Literacy Night a winning event.

The ideas for articles in this Partners for Student Success series come from annual collections of Promising Partnership Practices, a resource of the National Network of Partnership Schools. Established by researchers at Johns Hopkins University, NNPS is dedicated to bringing together schools, districts, and states that are committed to developing and maintaining comprehensive programs of school-family-community partnerships. "Based on more than a decade of research and the work of many educators, parents, students, and others, we know that it is possible for all elementary, middle, and high schools to develop and maintain strong programs of partnership," NNPS director Joyce L. Epstein told Education World. NNPS provides a wide range of resources to help schools and school districts build strong partnerships. Click the links below to… … learn more about how your school or district can join NNPS. … find out about NNPS products and services. … investigate research related to school, family, and community partnerships.