Date of Award
Spring 2023
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Public Administration (DPA)
Department
Public Policy and Administration
Committee Chairperson
Kristen Crossney, Ph.D.
Committee Member
Angela Kline, Ph.D
Committee Member
Robyn Maitoza, Pd.D
Abstract
As societal problems become increasingly complex, organizations are more frequently embracing collaborative problem-solving methods to address issues that a single organization could not successfully solve alone. One such wicked problem is the state of education in the United States, particularly in low-income communities and school districts. The community school model is a method of education reform that requires cross-sector partnerships in order to be successful. This study examined the factors that led to successful cross-sector partnerships between Communities in Schools of Pennsylvania (CISPA) and two partner school districts in the implementation of the community school model in Pennsylvania. The results demonstrate that collaborative leadership, interorganizational trust, and communication are necessary for these collaborative endeavors to succeed.
Recommended Citation
Knapp, Jesscia, "A Case Study of Cross-Sector Collaboration in Community Schools in Central Pennsylvania" (2023). West Chester University Doctoral Projects. 217.
https://digitalcommons.wcupa.edu/all_doctoral/217
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