News on Community Schools
U.S. Rep. Hoyer Pushes Community Schools in Fight Against Poverty
02/02/12
In a guest blog for the Huffington Post, U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer argues for the passage of the Full-Service Community Schools Act as the country searches for ways to combat the effects of poverty. Read More >
Forum for Youth Investment Releases Primer on New FERPA Regulations
12/14/11
The Forum for Youth Investment recently published a five-page guide on the new provisions and regulations in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, commonly referred to as FERPA. Read More >
A Broader and Bolder Approach Uses Education to Break the Cycle of Poverty
11/14/11
New York University sociologist Pedro Noguera writing in the November 2011 issue of Kappan Magazine, the flagship publication of Phi Delta Kappa International, blasts the stubborn notion that schools are powerless to reverse the effects that poverty has on educational success. Read More >
CA’s Education “Blueprint” Recommends Community Schools
09/19/11
California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson released A Blueprint for Great Schools which includes community schools and summer learning as top priorities. According to the report “Full-service community schools are one tested approach to addressing the achievement gap. Key elements of such schools include attention to the whole child, provision of wraparound services through strong collaborations among community partners, a systems approach, and a healthy environment.” Read More >
Community Schools – A Key Piece of AFT’s Plan for Quality Education
09/12/11
The American Federation of Teachers, a strong supporter of community schools and a Coalition partner, released their Quality Education Agenda which calls for classrooms across the nation to be prepared, organized, and supported so that they can provide students with adequate knowledge and skills to succeed in life and careers. Randi Weingarten, AFT President, says “Everything should be on the table, provided it is good for kids and fair to teachers”. Read More >
Pres. Obama's Jobs Bill Saves Teachers Jobs and Fixes Schools
09/09/11
President Barack Obama called for $30 billion in new money to stave off teacher layoffs—and $30 billion more to revamp facilities at the nation's K-12 schools and community colleges—as he outlined his vision of the Jobs Bill. (Source: Ed Week, 9/8/2011) Read More >
DIPLOMA Act featured in Ed Daily!!
08/24/11
A recent Ed Daily article (see below), by Frank Wolfe, which showcases the DIPLOMA Act (H.R. 2637, S. 426)! It also features some of our close partners: Afterschool Alliance, Communities in Schools, and Harlem Children’s Zone. Additionally, Wolfe illustrates DIPLOMA in action by sharing examples of community school initiatives, both mature ones (Cincinnati, Tulsa, Chicago, Kansas City (MO), Portland) and the emerging district-wide initiative in Oakland, CA. Read More >
Congress Members Urge Duncan to Ensure Conditions for Learning
08/16/11
Congressman Dave Loebsack (D-IA) and 14 of his fellow Members of Congress sent a letter to Secretary Arne Duncan to highlight the importance of creating schools that are safe, healthy, engaging and supportive. This political stand is an opportunity for whole-child education advocates to assert concrete steps that the Department can take to ensure that 'conditions for learning' are an essential component of our national strategy. Read More >
Policy Implications of Debt Ceiling Deal
08/03/11
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PRESS RELEASE: New House Bill Propels Community Schools Movement
07/27/11
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