This is one in a trio of articles that provide tried-and-tested, actionable advice for community partnerships in school. This article focuses on externship. You should also check out the other articles, on internship and service learning.
Community partners enrich classroom experiences by fostering real-world relevance for teaching and learning. You can develop or improve community partnerships by considering them across two variables: the nature of the relationship between students and a community partner and the context in which they work together.
