Groundswell Initiative MAP

Share a Groundswell Story

Groundswell Stories showcase proven, local initiatives improving learning. Submit a story to highlight what works in your community.

1. What ultimate learner outcome is this strategy helping improve?

Think beyond the activity—what changes for learners if this works?

For example:

If you're improving behavior, is it to increase high school graduation rates by helping learners stay engaged and on track?
If you're engaging families, is it to improve reading proficiency by 3rd grade through better attendance and support at home?
If you're offering mental health support, is it to remove non-academic barriers to learning, helping learners become proficient by 8th grade?
If you're expanding enrichment, is it to prepare learners with the confidence and skills needed to increase the college-going rate?
If you're providing developmental screenings, is it to identify and enroll early learners in interventions to get them ready for Kindergarten?

Connect your strategy to the long-term learner outcome it supports.

2. District or School Information

Provide information about the school district or cooperative implementing the program or strategy.

Select District or Cooperative

School (Optional)

3. Program Name/Strategy

Provide the name and a brief description of the program or strategy you are implementing to address the identified issue.

What do you call this approach or program?

Try to make your title clear by including what the strategy or program is. For example, instead of just “Eagles Soar,” use “Eagles Soar: Mentoring Club” so others immediately understand what it’s about.

Enter the description of the program/strategy

High-level summary of what’s happening and why it matters.

What Real Results Have You Realized?

Share any data, stories, or visible changes you've observed. We suggest organizing your results using the “How much? How well? Is anyone better off?” framework to highlight both impact and improvement.

Implementation Date

When did this initiative or effort begin?

End Date (Optional)

When did this initiative or effort end (or when is it expected to end)?

4. Partnerships Information

List the key community, family, or agency partners engaged in this work.

Partner 1

Partner Name

Partner Role

5. Submission Contacts

Please provide contact details for the primary contacts associated with this submission.

Primary Contact

Your First Name

Your Last Name

Position/Role

Your Email

Your Phone Number

6. Agreements

Please review and agree to the following statements before submitting your Groundswell Story.

YES, my Administrator/Principal/Superintendent is aware of and approved the submission of this 'Best Practice'.

YES, I understand that if approved this Best Practice submission will be posted for use by programs, schools/districts, and communities.

YES, Prichard reserves the right to make minor edits for clarity, flow, and consistency.

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