Educators who practice community-based learning work identify a current unit of study and work with community experts to design a relevant learning experience for students. In this book, the authors present the lessons they've learned from successful Community-based learning programs across the U.S., along with hands-on strategies and tools for educators who wish to make the shift. This model for Community-Based Learning is designed to: engage students in rigorous and relevant learning elevate the level of learning from content alone to relevant content and process create mutual advocacy between the local community and its schools