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The role of the Guilford Education Alliance is to promote and support existing efforts (not to displace them) and to develop complementary initiatives in the future. The first of these complementary initiatives is the FOCUS Guilford project, designed to mobilize families and communities in support of higher academic achievement for all students through uniting families and schools as learning partners and decision-making partners. Below are other current initiatives: DonorsChoose – A non-profit, national on-line service where teachers describe, and individuals fund, specific classroom projects they find compelling. A specific page is available just for Guilford County teachers and classrooms. Businesses, parents, and community members can donate some or the entire requested amount, and contributions are tax-deductible.
Principal for a Day - Principal For A Day is an event that provides an opportunity for corporate and community leaders to get a first-hand look at what Guilford County is doing to improve instruction in every classroom as well as to experience what is demanded of principals in their dual roles as managers and instructional leaders. Participants will see close up both the strengths of the county’s public schools and the challenges they face.
Education Leaders Institute – A multi-session institute that prepares citizens to assume an active and positive role in promoting and supporting a high quality school system by providing foundational information about community leadership and education/school issues.
Community Guide to the School Budget – A printed guide that is designed to introduce the public to the Guilford County Schools Budget and how it works.
Education Summit – An event in March 2006 during which local business and community leaders, educators, and parents convened to hear Dr. Sam Houston speak about educating our local workforce for 21st century jobs. They also participated in round table discussions on ways to improve schools and how to work together to create an environment where quality and high expectations for our students are the community norm.
Community Computer Labs Partnership Project - Computer labs in after school programs are networked with Guilford County Schools and hosting Success Maker software for students to use to assist with their homework.
Health and Wellness Breakfast – Community leaders and school health professionals were invited to hear Dr. Patch Adams speak on how to encourage the health and wellness of Guilford County youth. Community Forums on Education Topics – Community forums are held around the county community to address topics of interest to parents, community leaders and students. Examples have been Conversations with the Superintendent, Forums on the Proposed Budget for the next school year, student discipline, character education and other topics as they emerge. New Teachers Reception – All new teachers in Guilford County are invited to a reception shortly after the beginning of the school year to be welcomed to the community by local businesses and organizations Discussion during Principal for the Day Luncheon
Dr. Patch Adams
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