Question

Explain with examples 'Bringing the school in community and the community in the school.

Answer 1

Any school can be a community school. This includes regular public schools, charter schools, magnet schools, parochial schools and private schools. However, most existing community schools are public schools.

Answer 2

A community school is both a place and a set of partnerships between the school and other community resources. Its integrated focus on academics, health and social services, youth and community development and community engagement leads to improved student learning, stronger families and healthier communities.

5 Steps to Better School/Community

Community/business school partnerships

Parental collaboration

Curriculum connected to real world experiences

Student voice

Cross generation learning

Locals designing solutions to local problems