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+title: Education
+date: '2025-06-24'
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+type: resource
+section: resources
+layout: resource
+description: "Educational resources, courses, and learning materials for Exit to Community"
+---
+
+## Learning Pathways
+
+**Getting Started**
+- [E2C Primer](/resources/e2c-primer/) - Comprehensive introduction to Exit to Community concepts
+- Overview of cooperative governance models
+- Understanding legal structures and requirements
+
+**For Founders and Organizations**
+- Assessing readiness for E2C transition
+- Community engagement strategies
+- Financial planning for ownership transition
+- Legal frameworks and implementation
+
+**For Communities and Users**
+- Rights and responsibilities in community ownership
+- Democratic governance participation
+- Understanding cooperative economics
+
+## Case Study Learning
+
+**Real-World Examples**
+- [Browse all case studies](/case-studies/) to learn from actual E2C transitions
+- Industry-specific examples across tech, media, and social platforms
+- Lessons learned from successful and challenging transitions
+
+**Legal Framework Examples**
+- [Explore legal snippets](/legal-snippets/) for practical documentation
+- Bylaws, governance structures, and policy templates
+- Multi-jurisdictional approaches and considerations
+
+## Educational Partnerships
+
+**Academic Collaborations**
+- Research partnerships with universities
+- Student projects and thesis opportunities  
+- Faculty resources for cooperative economics courses
+
+**Professional Development**
+- Workshops for lawyers, consultants, and advisors
+- Training for organizational development professionals
+- Certification programs for E2C specialists
+
+## Tools and Templates
+
+**Planning Resources**
+- E2C readiness assessment frameworks
+- Community engagement toolkits
+- Transition timeline templates
+- Governance structure guides
+
+**Implementation Support**
+- Legal document templates
+- Financial modeling resources
+- Communication strategy guides
+- Stakeholder mapping tools
+
+## Research and Publications
+
+**Academic Resources**
+- Working papers on community ownership models
+- Economic analysis of cooperative transitions
+- Comparative studies across industries and regions
+- Policy recommendations and advocacy resources
+
+## Community Learning
+
+**Peer Networks**
+- Connect with other organizations exploring E2C
+- Mentorship opportunities with successful transitions
+- Regular webinars and discussion forums
+- Regional meetups and conferences
+
+## Get Involved
+
+Ready to learn more? [Contact us](/contact/) about educational opportunities, or [share your story](/add-your-story/) to contribute to the E2C learning community.
+