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TEACHERS learn and lead in the Wingspan Partnerships model

Teachers make schools work. Teachers understand classroom dynamics and care about student learning in every environment. With valuable insight from teachers, Wingspan Partnerships tailors a self-reinforcing public purpose program to suit every grade level and each classroom. We guide teachers as they articulate, shape and collaborate in creating and enhancing successful partnerships.

SCHOOL LEADERS initiate institutional and individual growth

With the help of Wingspan Partnerships, school leaders can inspire positive change for entire communities. For schools eager to connect, collaborate and enhance community relationships, a partnership can expand campus life in significant ways.

"Our partnerships in the community and the world beyond our doors change lives and life choices. Our new Middle School was intentionally built as a model 'green' venue enabling collaboration with teachers and students throughout the Washington area."

Dr. Bruce Stewart, Head of Sidwell Friends School, Washington, DC

STUDENTS shape and define partnerships that fly

Wingspan partnerships rely on student creativity, energy and enthusiasm. Ideas for successful projects and partners generated by students for students gain momentum quickly.

"I love reading to preschoolers at Emerson. It makes me feel good to be wanted by them, and my reading improves too. I also realized that they needed more books to make the program successful, so I started another book drive in our class."

India, 5th Grade Student, Park Day School, Oakland, CA

PARENTS are every child’s most important teachers

Wingspan Partnerships empowers parents by facilitating connections across communities. Through informal gatherings, workshops and projects, Wingspan Partnerships engages parents across diverse school communities with shared values.

COMMUNITY LEADERS appreciate that educational outcomes affect the entire community’s economic health

We encourage civic and business leaders to embrace educational entrepreneurship. With the participation of the community's civic and business leaders, Wingspan brings together teachers and learners, employers and apprentices. Wingspan Partnerships understands educators and entrepreneurs.

“This is truly the best program for our students. I wish other private schools would get on board and mentor other grade levels. This is such a great way for our students to learn about differences in life.”

– Janet Pignuolo, Teacher, Wilson Elementary School, Costa Mesa, CA

“As a parent I feel the focus on public purpose is essential. We must help our children see and think about how others live, how our communities work, and how they can actively work with children of all backgrounds to prepare them for extraordinary educational opportunities.”

– Dr. Rosh Chandraratna, Parent, Sage Hill School, Newport Coast, CA