Why Are Stakeholders Important In Schools

Why is it important to reach out to all stakeholders and get them involved in the school?
As educators, we know, schools cannot do it alone. They need the help of stakeholders in order to improve the education of our students. With the help of community stakeholders and organizations, schools can focus more on the academics, while the stakeholders help meet the needs of students and families. For example, every year, at our school we partner with a local church that provides us with many great volunteers. These volunteers come into the school to do various things, such as reading with students, organizing the library, taking care of our garden, and putting up bulletin boards. Because of the help of these volunteers, teachers have more time to focus on the academics. Stakeholders also offer resources and services that a school may not have. Once a quarter we have a dentist come to the school and do simple dental work. This in returns helps the family and students. Overall, schools should make sure they use their community members and organizations as resources, and collaborate to help teachers meet the academic needs of students.
They need to know where they are going. Having this, they can start having conversations with community members and organizations. When out in public, they must be able to tell the story of the school, and convince people to partner up with the school. They must be able to show that their work will benefit everyone, not just the school. There are many organizations that have funding and resources that goes unused every year, and as an administrator, they must find those organizations or know who to contact. Overall, administrators need to have a clear vision and direction of the school, they must also be able tell the story of the school, and share how a partnership for the school will be beneficial for everyone, and not just the