Some kids don't come to school ready to learn — they're too hungry, unbathed, sick, toothachey, or with ill-fitting clothes. Community schools address the needs of the whole child.
Research Begins to Detail Success in Community Schools
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Community schools pool resources like family enrichment programs and mental health services so that students get what they need to stay healthy and engaged, right at school. The new report tracks which services work best for which students.
