Southern Roots: Growing University-Assisted Community School Partnerships

Introduction

We are excited to present the "Southern Roots: Growing University-Assisted Community School Partnerships" symposium taking place in Durham, NC on April 10th and 11th, 2025. This free, in-person event is co-sponsored by the Southeast Regional Coalition for University-Assisted Community Schools (SRCUACS), the Institute for Educational Leadership's Coalition for Community Schools, the NEA Foundation, the Netter Center for Community Partnerships, and Partners for Rural Impact. The goals are to strengthen relationships and to explore how the UACS strategy can contribute to the community schools movement. Conversations will focus on practical examples of higher education partnerships that support teaching and learning, community development, advocacy, and coalition building. Attendees include representatives from nearly 20 institutions of higher education across the US South.

Accommodations

For out-of-town guests, hotel blocks have been reserved at the following locations. Please mention "Southern Regional UACS" when booking:

• Durham Marriott City Center (201 Foster Street, Durham, NC 27701)
• Hilton Durham Near Duke University (3800 Hillsborough Road, Durham, NC 27705)
• Hilton Garden Inn Durham/University Medical Center (2102 W. Main Street, Durham, NC 27705)

Schedule Overview