Successful place-based initiatives should begin small and scale gradually through easy grant funding.
Evidence
For schools and communities just getting started, use any of the hints as starting points, and remember that it’s okay to start small. A one-week program this year can turn into a month-long program next year. One Eagle Scout’s project for a badge can turn into a service learning program for the high school biology class in the future. Small grants, which are easier to obtain, will get you launched more quickly so you can galvanize the attention and support needed to expand in the future. Remember, getting started is half of the battle. — David Sobel, Place-Based Education, 5
Categorization
- XREF: connects to: Sustained school reform requires long-term partnerships and written commitments, not one-shot programs. — David Sobel, Place-Based Education: Connecting…, 4; Small distributed grants let teachers self-direct their place-based projects. — David Sobel, Place-Based Education: Connecting…, 38; Place-based programs should launch small and grow incrementally rather than waiting for ideal conditions.