Better Together: A Model University-Community Partnership for Urban Youth

''Barbara Jentleson led the development of a model university-community program, and in this book she shows how afterschool programs that enrich children's learning experiences can be replicated in communities across the nation. Better Together is a must-read for educators and policymakers who care about improving student performance.'' John Burness, interim President, Franklin & Marshall College
This is the dramatic story behind the transformation of Duke University from an isolated, exclusive institution to the dynamic, civically engaged campus that exists today. Better Together examines the first decade of the Duke-Durham Neighborhood Partnership (DDNP) and its involvement with Project HOPE, six quality community-based afterschool programs. The author uses case studies and extensive interviews with university and community leaders to describe the development of this successful partnership. The text answers many frequently asked questions about how to create partnerships and includes a range of programming activities that educators and community organizers can use to improve their work with all children, especially low income minority youth.