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Every child should feel safe, nurtured, challenged, and inspired at school and have a sense of possibility.
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Community schools are a long-term strategy for student success. They surround children with the academics, social and emotional learning, and family supports they need to learn and grow.
All children and communities deserve community schools, designed around the innate strengths and needs of the community.
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Community Schools Forward
A comprehensive framework to guide the adoption and implementation of community schools nationwide.
Developed over two years with input from hundreds of practitioners, a National Task Force representing over 45 organizations, and dedicated working groups, this framework establishes a shared understanding of what community schools are, how they operate, and what outcomes they aim to achieve. Drawing from existing materials and the latest research on community schools and the science of learning and development, Community Schools Forward helps policymakers and practitioners align their efforts to effectively support students, families, and communities.
Improvement Lab
Empowering Community School Directors with essential tools and data-driven strategies to bridge the gap between current practices and student-centered excellence.
The Improvement Lab is an innovative initiative to help community school staff build capacity for continuous improvement. By focusing on the collaborative space, leaders explore evidence-based practices that enhance student attendance and school-community partnerships. This continuous improvement initiative provides the necessary skills to refine local practices towards student success. Together, we work to ensure every school becomes a dynamic environment where students feel safe, nurtured, and inspired to reach their full potential.
Principal Portal
Explore guidance on strategic planning, continuous improvement, community partnerships, and more.
This self-guided resource hub is designed specifically for principals leading community schools. It brings together practical tools, research-based guidance, and resources that deepen understanding of the community school strategy and support strong, equity-centered leadership. From strategic planning to continuous improvement, the site offers accessible, ready-to-use materials that strengthen a principal’s pivotal role in building thriving community schools. Explore best practices from experienced community school leaders and access the supports you need to drive lasting, student-centered change.
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