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Leveraging Social Capital and School Improvement: The Case of a School Network and a Comprehensive Community Initiative in Chicago

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Leveraging Social Capital and School Improvement: The Case of a School Network and a Comprehensive Community Initiative in Chicago

Abstract/Description

This study assesses the first 4.5 years of an effort by a foundation in Chicago to promote children and adolescents? social and academic development as part of a comprehensive community initiative. The authors examine the potential and challenges associated with the foundation?s strategy of developing social capital within a network of schools and community organizations.

Date

Volume

37

Issue

4

Pages

429-461

ISSN

0013-161X

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