As a leader in Higher Education you play a unique role in the field of community schools.  You have plenty of leverage within the community and often times already have relationships with your neighborhood schools. Already, community college leaders are partnering with local primary and secondary schools. 

There are also benefits for you when you become involved with community schools. You are able to:

• Help solve local problems
• Develop habits of citizenship
• Improve your institution's standing in the community
• Provide opportunities for university, college, & K-12 students & faculty to learn across diverse populations

Click here to access more publications and resources about the benefits of Higher Education Leaders becoming involved in community schools, along with examples of current Higher Ed and community schools partnerships.