One School x One Church = Multiple Lives Changed
One School x One Church = Multiple Lives Changed Dear Good Samaritan Friends: Early this school year, my friend Pam asked me to write a few paragraphs on the impact of the Good Samaritan Church and the Royal Manor Elementary partnership. At first this request appeared so simple, but it was also challenging to find the best measurements. What is the best way to document our one church and one school partnership? I started with looking at the statistical impact of our partnership. Students participating in the Good Samaritan Church-Royal Manor Elementary Wednesday night tutoring program have demonstrated measurable growth in the following areas: A positive increase in student achievement Improved social skills with students and adults A significant decrease in student discipline episodes From a numbers stand point; the above data would indicate that our partnership is a success. Numbers seem so inadequate ...