District and University Partnerships in Support of a High Needs Urban Elementary School

Datos Bibliográficos

ID9729002
AutoresWowek Sean Kearney (0000-0001-9294-0590, Texas A&M University-San Antonio, One University Way, San Antonio, TX, USA, autor de correspondencia), Elizabeth Murakami (0000-0002-6477-0966, University of North Texas), Theresa Entzi (Southwest Independent School District, San Antonio, TX, USA)
Año2021
Volumen53
Número6
Páginas659-681
Fecha de publicación2021-07-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaEducation and Urban Society (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 0013-1245 • E-ISSN: 1552-3535
EditorialSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/0013124520974333
OpenAlexW3111109158
IdiomaEN
Referencias citadas20

The purpose of this study was to identify the strengths and challenges that emerged from the first year of a district and university partnership focused on improving a high needs urban elementary school. This research utilizes an instrumental case study design. The elementary school and the university involved in this study are both public serving institutions located in south central Texas in the United States. This paper examines the partnership after the first year of implementation. Feedback was solicited from district, campus, and university personnel regarding the successes and challenges they encountered. Three themes emerged: administrative support, challenges presented by a change in principal, and a focus on mutual self-interest and common goals. Implications are discussed

Focus group · General partnership · Mathematics education · Pedagogy · Political science · Principal (computer security · Public relations · School district · Sociology · Collaborative Teaching and Inclusion · Parental Involvement in Education · Psychology · Teacher Education and Leadership Studies