K-12 Schools and Public Health Partnerships: Strategies for Navigating a Crisis with Trust, Equity, and Communication [Hardcover]

1.?Introduction: The Importance of Partnerships in Times of Crises? 2. Building and Maintaining Trust? 3. Advancing Equity: Planning from the Margins? 4. Communicating Clearly in Chaotic Times? Conclusion: Preparing Leaders for What the Future Brings? Appendix A? Appendix B? Appendix C? Appendix D? Appendix E? Appendix F

This important book addresses ways that K-12 leaders can develop and maintain partnerships with public health professionals and other community members during times of crises.

This important book addresses ways that K-12 leaders can develop and maintain partnerships with public health leaders and other community members during times of crises. Drawing on real practices of leaders and insights from public health professionals who helped bring children back into buildings during the COVID-19 pandemic, this book offers clear guidance on how to keep students safe, healthy, and learning during inevitable public health crises that impact K-12 schools. With a focus on building trust, a commitment to equity, and an emphasis on communication, this book highlights the building blocks for successful partnerships. This is a must-have playbook for K-12 leaders on how public health and education can effectively and efficiently partner to respond, recover, and prepare for future crises.

Filled with engaging stories and practical solutions to real problems school must solve, K-12 Schools and Public Health Partnerships: Strategies for Navigating a Crisis with Trust, Equity, and Communication provides quality research and clear leadership moves. To be proactively prepared for future challenges, read this work and take action. The focus on building trust and effective collaboration is inspiring. Implementing the research-based practices will lead to healthier students and growth in their learning. 

Jack Baldermann, award-winning Superintendel#$