News Release

"The support from Disney Learning Partnership means we will have the staff necessary to guide a growing network, and to develop new materials to help educators and families work productively to increase student learning," center Director Joyce Epstein said.

The grant will increase the scope and effectiveness of the network's action team training, interactive homework that engages students and parents, innovative Web site features, and the recognition of outstanding partnership programs across the country.

"We're excited about supporting a national network that helps schools, families, and communities work collaboratively to support students' success in school," said Laurie Lang, senior vice president and managing director of Disney Learning Partnership.

Disney Learning Partnership was founded as an outgrowth of Disney's American Teacher Awards, which has honored extraordinary teachers for 10 years. It supports grassroots, innovative efforts of American educators to promote student learning by focusing on teacher recognition and development, collaborative school-wide learning initiatives, and strengthened parent-teacher connections. The Center on School, Family, and Community Partnerships is part of the Center for Social Organization of Schools and the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences at Johns Hopkins University.