History
What is the main purpose of a community school?
To address educational inequality and help close the achievement gap between wealthy and non wealthy students
What is the main purpose of pillar 1?
To connect students / families with resources they can use that target both academic and non-academic barriers to overall success
What is one example of enriched learning time that many community schools provide?
After school tutoring
What is the main way that community schools are able to know what the community needs?
Through communication with the families
What are some examples of leaders in a community school?
School administrators, teachers, students, and parents
Where are community schools usually placed?
In neighborhoods of lower income
What types of mental health providers are commonly seen in community schools?
Social workers and counselors
Why do community schools have expanded school-day hours?
To both provide child care for working parents and to allow time for extra circulars (sports, tutoring)
What is the benefit of a strong bond between a school and it's parents?
It can build positive relationships and school climate, and improve student outcomes on many measures (attendance, discipline, and academic achievement)
What is the benefit of collaborative leadership?
It builds trusting relationships between the students and the rest of the community and invites everyone to have a voice in the way that the school is run which makes its students feel heard and respected.
When did community schools first gain popularity?
Early 20th century due to increase in industrialization, immigration, and urbanization
What is one example of a health service provided to the students?
Dental care
What is one other important part of development that out-of-school learning addresses?
social emotional learning
What is 1 service that community schools provide that help the community
English courses to English learners
What does a community school coordinator do?
They connect all the stakeholders and leaders of the school to make programs go smoothly.