Read the full post from William Langdon on Substack here.
Oklahoma doesn’t have to look out of state to see the impact. The Union Public Schools district in Tulsa has operated a nationally recognized Community Schools model for years.
Results include:
- Improved graduation rates and reduced dropout rates.
- Higher attendance as students come to school for meals, health care, and supportive services.
- Parent engagement levels far above traditional schools—because families see the school as their partner, not just a building.
- National recognition for effectiveness, drawing leaders from around the country to learn from Union’s example.
Union shows that when we invest in the whole child, academic outcomes follow.