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The relationship between community and school reform is experienced from two perspectives: the coordinated professional services model, and the community development or employment model. The chapter compares the strengths and weaknesses of each model with the intent of gaining new insights into the community context of improved urban schooling
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Crowson, R.L., Boyd, W.L. (2005). New Roles for Community Services in Educational Reform. In: Fullan, M. (eds) Fundamental Change. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-4454-2_12
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