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Community Schools Practice Guide Series – Guide 1: Collaborative Leadership

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Practice guide that provides research-based strategies for implementing collaborative leadership within community schools, grounded in real-world experiences from community school practitioners. It offers practical insights informed by both evidence and field experience.

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