Formation, Sustainability, and Impact of School-University Partnerships - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 13 : 9798337372525

Editeur : IGI Global, 2026

Synopsis

Strong partnerships between schools and universities have become increasingly important in preparing and supporting educators in today's changing educational landscape. When schools and higher education institutions work together, they create meaningful opportunities for pre-service and practicing teachers to connect theory with real classroom experiences. These collaborations help strengthen professional development, encourage mentorship, and support more responsive approaches to teaching and learning. Well-designed partnerships can also improve student outcomes by fostering shared goals, continuous learning, and innovative educational practices. As schools face evolving academic and social challenges, sustainable school-university partnerships continue to play an important role in building stronger educators, stronger institutions, and more effective learning communities. Formation, Sustainability, and Impact of School-University Partnerships examines collaborative partnerships that have demonstrated success in advancing teacher education, professional learning, and educational practice. Through case studies and interdisciplinary perspectives, this book explores how authentic school-university partnerships are formed, sustained, and adapted to meet evolving educational needs over time. Covering topics such as historically black colleges and universities, teacher education, and strategic staffing models, this book is an indispensable academic resource for graduate and doctoral students, teacher educators, university faculty, school leaders, principals, district administrators, professional development coordinators, policymakers, and more.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Dr. Beverly Sande PhD, has spent 28 years advancing teacher preparation and inclusive education. She is Associate Professor and Director of the Panther Teaching Academy and Panther Educator Residency Consortium at Prairie View A&M University, where she designs programs to prepare teachers to serve diverse learners, including students of color, students with disabilities, and gifted students. Her work centers on equity-driven teacher education, collaborative improvement, and scaling educational initiatives. She has led interdisciplinary teams supporting teacher candidates in certification readiness and classroom effectiveness. Dr. Sande has also partnered across institutions to develop innovative preparation models, including Dual License Programs, Co-teaching Models, Yearlong Residencies, and University-School Partnerships. Her leadership and scholarship reflect a sustained commitment to large-scale reforms strengthening educator preparation and improving outcomes for all students.

Dr. Britine Perkins has served in every aspect of public education here in Texas and California as an Advanced Placement teacher and reader, academic coordinator of advanced academics, Texas State Board of Education curriculum writer, Texas State Board of Education test assessment team member, and as a public-school administrator at the secondary level. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Social Studies Education and Interim Director of Clinical Experiences and Partnerships at Prairie View A&M University, working to prepare culturally proficient teachers for our state and nation's public schools. She earned her B.S. in Social Studies Education from Texas Wesleyan University, her M.Ed. from Texas Christian University, and her Doctorate in Education from the University of North Texas. She currently serves on the advocacy committee for the Texas Council of Social Studies and hold several national and state committee positions. She is also a recipient of the Texas A&M System Chancellor's Academy of Teacher Educators award. She has served as a nationally elected Academic Assembly board member for The College Board, a state board member of the Texas Alliance of Black School Educators, and the former Education Chair of the Arlington TX NAACP, where she also ran for the Arlington ISD School Board. Her professional research focus remains on increasing excellent teachers, especially minority teachers, for challenging urban schools. Her passion is to advocate and serve all students' educational needs, but predominantly minority students, whom education truly is the key to success.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: IGI Global
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798337372525
• Reliure: Tapa dura
• Nombre de pages: 544
• Éditeur: Sande Beverly, Perkins Britine
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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