Sec. Duncan Releases Resources for Schools in Wake of Sandy Hook Tradegy
12/19/12
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NAACP Endores Community Schools
12/08/12
Community schools figure prominently in the NAACP's most significant push for education reform since Brown vs. Board. Read More >
New Books Highlight Community Schools
11/26/12
There has been a recent surge of books focused on or highlighting the community schools strategy by some of the most-respected education practitioners and researchers. Read More >
Keep Equity at the Center of Reform
11/26/12
Noted author and education leader Pedro Noguera makes the case that equity should be at the heart of education reform in the U.S. Read More >
Community Schools Recognized as Together for Tomorrow Champions
11/20/12
Community school initiatives across the country continue to be rewarded for their efforts by high-level education campaigns. Four community school initiatives were recognized last month as Together for Tomorrow School Improvement Champions, a competition conducted by the U.S. Department of Education and the Corporation for National and Community Service. Read More >
Expanded Learning Opportunities Boost Instruction in Community Schools
11/02/12
The somber reality of shrinking schools budgets means more places are asking about the role community school partners can play in filling the gaps before and after school or during the weekend and summer. Many are coming to the conclusion that the community school approach is the best way to strategically and purposefully select the partners they need. This approach allows innovative instructional practices in school and beyond school to take off. Read More >
Public Radio's Year-Long Series on Cincinnati Community School
10/26/12
Amy Scott, of American Public Media's Marketplace program spent extensive time documenting the success of Oyler School in the city's Lower Price Hill neighborhood. The school provides wraparound services and academic support for children as young as 6 months old through graduation.
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Elev8 Community Schools Recognized as Together for Tomorrow Challenge Champions
10/16/12
Elev8, a national full-service community school model implemented in several cities across the country, was selected as a Together for Tomorrow Challenge Champion by the U.S. Department of Education and the Corporation for National and Community Service. Read More >
University-Assisted Community Schools Prominent in New Progressive Policy Institute Report
10/16/12
Coalition Chair Emeritus Ira Harkavy and Rita Hodges, of the Netter Center for Community Partnerships at the University of Pennsylvania, have published Democratic Devolution: How America’s Colleges and Universities Can Strengthen Their Communities. The report calls the government to challenge anchor institutions to create partnerships with their local communities in order to revitalize them and improve the “quality of life and learning." Read More >
New Guide to Help Cities Improve After-School Programs (ED Week - Reg. Required)
10/16/12
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