VUE 21: Table of Contents

Voices in Urban Education

A Smart System in London
VUE Number 21, Fall 2008

Table of Contents

Making Sure Every Child Matters
by Robert Rothman
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A National Strategy for Improving Outcomes for Children and Youth
by David Bell
A national strategy in England is aimed at linking schools and community services and supports so that all young people learn and develop well.
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A Service Fit for Children
by Kevan Collins
One local borough in London uses data on children and youth development effectively to monitor progress and plan for improvements.
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Delivering through Partnerships
by Helen Jenner
Partnerships across a broad range of sectors make it possible to improve services for children and youth, but maintaining effective partnerships poses challenges.
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The Voluntary Sector Experience in Tower Hamlets: A Case Study
by Glenys Tolley
The role of the “third sector” — nonprofit community organizations — is vitally important in improving services for children and youth.
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“Out of Hours”: Making the “Extra” Part of the Core Business of Schooling
by Sir Alasdair Macdonald
A secondary school in London has achieved dramatic improvements by addressing the “out of hours” learning needs of students, as well as the needs of their parents.
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Partnering for Success: The Creation of Urban Schools That Work Better
by Janice M. Hirota, Robert L. Hughes, and Ronald Chaluisan
A partnership strategy under way in New York City suggests how links between schools and community organizations can enhance education.
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