The conversation focuses on the importance of reciprocal partnerships in service learning. The speakers discuss the need for deep, meaningful connections with community partners and the challenges of achieving reciprocity. They provide examples of successful reciprocal partnerships and emphasize the power of language in shaping relationships and power dynamics. The conversation also touches on the role of service learning in school culture and the importance of engaging parents and caregivers. The speakers highlight their course on reciprocal partnerships and offer guidance on assessing and improving existing partnerships. They also discuss the possibility of customized work with schools to foster reciprocal community partnerships.

Meet our guests:

https://www.sheiascencio.ca/

https://www.leeannelavender.com/

Learn more about their course:

https://global-citizenship-hub.teachable.com/p/reciprocal-community-partnerships-a-master-class-in-how-to-evaluate-and-build-sustainable-inclusive-partnerships-in-k-12-schools