The mission of Center X is specifically centered on that goal. Experience in different contexts across the country suggests that a number of elements must be present for school-university partnerships to be successful. The primary purpose of collaboratives is to improve academic achievement for all students and to increase substantially the number of graduates prepared for college admission. Both quantitative and qualitative measures are important. Parents, teachers, classified staff and administrators all need to work together to achieve significant and lasting change.
New initiatives require the primary attention of one or more individuals.
It is unreasonable to expect an additional work load to be placed on the shoulders of those who already have full time responsibilities. However, attention needs to be paid to sustaining activities once initial grants are terminated.