Active Leadership: Innovation and Community Engagement

Hurricane Katrina Wingspan Response PARTNERSHIPS THAT WORK Wingspan’s Story

PARTNERSHIPS THAT WORK Wingspan’s Mission To narrow the education gap through partnerships between public and private schools

Independent Schools PARTNERSHIPS THAT WORK The Case for Partnerships Impact national education Strengthen educational program National attention on education

PARTNERSHIPS THAT WORK The Education Gap The Nation Demographics Funding Opportunities Outcomes

PARTNERSHIPS THAT WORK Seattle and the Nation Education Statistics POVERTYELLGRAD RATE Seattle USD38.3%11.3%59% Los Angeles67.7%41.5%48.7% Boston71.4%19.1%62.4% San Francisco USD53.80%28.90%79.30% Rochester80.6%9%37% National Average40.60%8.60%71.70%

PARTNERSHIPS THAT WORK Wingspan’s Experience Encourages schools and organizations to innovate Reflects on its own organization and innovation

PARTNERSHIPS THAT WORK Wingspan’s Approach Adheres to mission and is flexible over time from models to advocacy Leads and partners from creating to consortia

PARTNERSHIPS THAT WORK Current Momentum NAIS US Department of Education Private Schools in Public Partnership NPEA Summer Learning Regional consortia

PARTNERSHIPS THAT WORK Schools of the Future

PARTNERSHIPS THAT WORK Schools of the Future Navigate across cultures Solve problems creatively Demonstrate integrity and ethical decision-making Extend beyond the school walls

School PARTNERSHIPS THAT WORK New Context: Paradigm Shift Preparation Engagement parentsschoolcollege community Parents

PARTNERSHIPS THAT WORK Service Community service Service learning Community engagement

PARTNERSHIPS THAT WORK School Leadership Collaborate not control Distribute leadership Engage intellectual & human capital

PARTNERSHIPS THAT WORK School Partnership Relationships cultivated & sustained Programs & values strategically integrated Community role re-envisioned