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The
School of the 21st Century provides Issue Briefs, Brochures/Flyers and Other Publications to assist member schools in implementing the 21C program.
Issue Briefs
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Arkansas
School of the 21st Century:
A Grassroots Effort that is Making a Difference
AR21C programs provided
higher quality of preschool compared with other
state-funded preschool programs and their preschoolers
are significantly ahead of other state-funded
preschool students on all developmental indicators
by year-end, even though they started the year
at or below others.
In addition, children in
established Arkansas 21st Century schools:
• Are more likely
to read at grade level
• Have lower absenteeism rates
• Advance to the next grade more often
• Have fewer discipline issues
• Have parents who are more involved in
their education
• Stay in their current schools longer
These and other noteworthy
findings from the AR21C evaluation of this grassroots
initiative are described here. Serving as an example
for other states, AR21C demonstrates its feasibility
and impact. Several case studies highlight local
variation and the grassroots driving force behind
the 21C model.
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The
School of the 21st Century and Head Start Working
Together
The School of the 21st Century
(21C) and Head Start have many commonalities,
among them Edward Zigler–one of the founders
of Head Start and the founder of 21C. Both 21C
and Head Start are national programs with multiple
components and a strong focus on early childhood
experiences, parent involvement, physical and
mental health, and nutrition although 21C extends
beyond the provision of services to infants and
preschoolers and also includes school age-child
care. 21C schools have long collaborated with
Head Start. In this Issue Brief, we provide an
overview of each the programs and describe ways
to connect 21C schools and Head Start programs.
Strategies for collaboration and case studies
from specific 21C programs provide examples for
expanding the relationship between 21C schools
and Head Start programs. Fostering such associations
benefits families involved and allows children
a successful transition to school and beyond.
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Braided
Services and Funding: A Strategy for the 21st
Century
As demonstrated by the Independence
(MO) School District, 21C schools, many of which
have been in operation for two decades, have developed
a mechanism to support their programs and grow
over time. To address increasing needs for family
support, child care, and early childhood education
while using variable funding streams, successful
21C programs braid resources and services. This
process involves the structuring of interwoven
services and funding to provide a comprehensive
educational setting. This issue brief is a useful
tool to aid programs in development of braiding
and understanding its link with vision and intentional
leadership.
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Connecting
Schools and Family Child Care Homes
Family Child Care homes are
numerous and located in everyone’s neighborhood.
There are effective ways to work with these homes
and, in our latest research and practice issue brief,
we highlight examples of how schools reach out to
and work with family child care providers.
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Dental
Care: The Often Neglected Part of Health Care
Tooth decay is the single most
common and preventable chronic childhood
disease. Research shows that school-based oral health
programs can reduce tooth decay and promote oral
health. Evidence indicates that Schools of the 21st
Century provide precisely the mix of education and
services to improve students’ oral health
and overall well-being. In this issue brief, we
examine how Schools of the 21st Century implement
cost-effective and efficient dental care programs.
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Enriching
School Leadership Development Through Coaching
Effective school leadership
promotes academic success, positive school climate,
and staff stability. Traditional professional development
methods, such as training, mentoring, and on-the-job
leadership assignments, are useful but have some
inherent limitations. Integration of leadership
coaching – a highly customized learning process
that helps school leaders align their purpose, choices,
and actions – into an overall strategy for
leadership development, succession planning, and
performance management can provide impressive results.
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Improving
Nutrition and Physical Activity in Schools: Internet
Resources
To
assist 21C and other schools’ work on health
and nutrition, researchers at 21C and the Rudd
Center for Food Policy and Obesity, both at Yale
University, have reviewed resources from many
web sites and are presenting a compilation of
the best of them for use by 21C schools. These
resources are designed to provide educators with
opportunities to learn about and implement programs
that foster healthy lifestyles. The Issue Brief
includes a list of 14 specific web resources on
improving nutrition and physical activity in schools,
followed by an additional seven comprehensive
web resources on the topic. All URLs are hyperlinked,
so they can be accessed easily from the on-line
version of this document.
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The
School of the 21st Century Is Making a Difference:
Findings from Two Research Studies
This
issue brief discusses findings from two research
studies supporting the view that good quality
early childhood education can be successfully
implemented in public schools and make a difference.
The programs can help to improve children's academic
achievement and have a positive impact on the
entire school. Implementing such programs is often
difficult, but informed leadership and teamwork
can help overcome these difficulties.
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What
Schools of the 21st Century Should
Know About School-Based Violence
Prevention
This
issue brief discusses the extent of violence problems
that schools now face, as well as strategies and
programs that have been shown to be effective
in preventing violence in schools.
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What
Schools of the 21st Century Should Know About
Childhood Injury Prevention
This
issue brief discusses childhood injuries and accidents
and how schools can adopt safety principles that
will protect children from accident and injury.
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Brochures/Flyers
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The School of the 21st Century
This colorful and attractive brochure contains a complete description of the School of the 21st Century, summarizes the research, explains how to finance 21C, and answers the frequently asked questions.
$2 copy
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Making a Difference Together: Schools of the 21st Century in Arkansas (brochure)
For the past few years, 21C has been growing in Arkansas, thanks to local interest, encouragement from state agencies, and financial support from some local foundations. A new brochure describes the 23 current programs and their implementation the 21C components.
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Making a Difference Together: Schools of the 21st Century in Arkansas (video)
For the past few years, 21C has been growing in Arkansas, thanks to local interest, encouragement from state agencies, and financial support from some local foundations. This 17-minute video highlights implementation of 21C in four communities in Arkansas.
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Other Publications
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The Arkansas Implementation Manual
This manual provides Arkansas-specific information to relevant sections of the 21C Implementation Manual to increase its utility for Arkansas 21C members. It includes pertinent resources and information about financing and publicizing 21C and the six 21C components.
$45 per copy.
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A Quick Guide to 21C
If you need a clear way to describe 21C to others, take a look at this quick guide to 21C. It includes brief information about the core components, guiding principals, unique features, program locations, membership benefits, and supporting research.
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Portraits of Four Schools: Meeting the Needs of Immigrant Students and Their Families
This report chronicles the experience of four schools set in urban, suburban and rural communities in meeting the needs of immigrant students and families. It provides an in-depth description of each community and school's efforts in managing the educational challenges that a burgeoning immigrant population may bring. Challenges, innovative strategies and programs, and policy issues are described in this true to life portrait of Green Bay, WI, Leadville, CO, Stamford, CT and Columbus Junction, IA.
Free.
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21C
Implementation Manual
The definitive source
of practical how-to information about 21C, the
Implementation Manual is a loose-leaf binder providing
detailed descriptions of each 21C component, as
well as crucial implementation issues such as
needs assessment, collaboration, and evaluation.
Advice from experienced sites and sample forms
make this an invaluable, time-saving resource.
$35 per copy |
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Manual for School Health
School Health Module: Manual for School Health is a valuable resource that provides a theoretical framework for the health module, an outline of service components, and a step by step process for implementation.
$5 per copy
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The Teacher's Role
Each child care and family support component described with special attention to the role of school staff and teachers. Vignettes and quotes illuminate the guiding principles behind the School of the 21st Century. The handy Q & A format offers a quick reference for addressing common questions and concerns.
$3 per copy |
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Book: Schools of the 21st Century: Linking Child Care and Education (Renewing American Schools)
by Matia Finn-Stevenson, Edward Zigler
(from the book cover) In this timely book, Matia Finn-Stevenson and Edward Zigler argue that the federal government alone cannot address the need for child care and family support services. They use their Schools of the 21st Century program as an example of how schools can provide child care, outreach services, home visitations, and health and nutrition services - in addition to reading, writing and arithmetic. Included is a wealth of information on the research and practical applications of school reform initiatives in general and the implementation of child and family support services.
Paperback $35 (order on Amazon.com) |
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Book: The First Three Years and Beyond: Brain Development and Social Policy
by Edward Zigler, Matia Finn-Stevenson, & Nancy W. Hall
(from Amazon.com review) How much do children's early experiences affect their cognitive and social development? ... The authors affirm that sound social policy providing for safe and appropriate early care, education, health care, and parent support is critical not only for the optimal development of children, but also for strengthening families, communities, and the nation as a whole. Written by experts in the field of early child development, care, and education, the book is essential reading for parents and policymakers alike.
Paperback $17; Hardcover $24.95 (order on Amazon.com)
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