More than an education: leadership for rural school-community partnerships

摘要: The authors of this publication argue that educational provision in rural areas Australia results benefits for communities, apart from outcomes, are not well understood. reports on a project to investigate such benefits. focused the relationship between school and community leadership building social capital. is grounded research into capital communities found quantity quality interactions individual institutional players affect economic outcomes those communities. Schools provide one major opportunities interaction also draws effect various styles characteristics schools This report presents case studies school-community partnerships five diverse Each study provides an outline nature extent partnership analyses influence other factors development sustainability partnership. A model process developing developed findings studies. number indicators effective identified. concludes with advice help recommendations policymakers. intended guide funding bodies education services areas, integration education, health implementation programs. They inform programs courses ways enhance partnerships.