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National Network of Schools in Partnership

A Division of the Close Up Foundation

Impacting Students and Teachers Nationwide

The National Network of Schools in Partnership (NNSP) is a division of Close Up committed to connecting what students learn in the classroom to what is happening in the real world. Through NNSP, Close Up works to give young people a greater sense of purpose and engagement in causes bigger than themselves.

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Close Up and NNSP

Longtime partners before merging in 2023, Close Up and NNSP share a steadfast commitment to civics and community engagement. Together, we offer curriculum consulting, professional development for educators, and programming for schools and organizations seeking to enhance their community and civic engagement programs. Our customized, research-based approach to curriculum design, program planning, and implementation helps schools and organizations build sustainable civic and community engagement academic courses, programs, and partnerships.

 

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The Value of NNSP Membership

By joining the National Network of Schools in Partnership, you’ll become part of a group of educators committed to creating sustainable and reciprocal community engagement, social impact, and partnership programs at school. NNSP will help you design, implement, and improve your programs, and give your students an opportunity to find their purpose. As a member, your school or organization will gain access to:

  • Monthly webinars on relevant topics.
  • Learning cohorts with other member organizations.
  • Degrees of Impact, NNSP’s summer working session for educators looking to connect over emerging practices in community engagement programming.
  • The NNSP Annual Conference, dedicated to best practices in community engagement.
  • A team of experts to help develop and implement customized curriculum plans.
  • A community that is shifting how students learn and ensuring that academics help them become more engaged, purposeful members of the community.

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