The Community Nest
What is a Community School?
Community Schools are built on a foundation of four key pillars: Integrated Student Supports, Expanded Learning Opportunities, Family & Community Engagement, and Collaborative Leadership. These pillars work together to create a holistic learning environment that meets the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs of all students. Through strong partnerships and shared responsibility, Community Schools foster equitable outcomes and empower students, families, and communities to thrive.Â
Why Community Schools?
Evidence-based model that brings together schools, families, and communities to support every student
Transforms public schools into neighborhood hubs that promote family engagement, community partnerships, neighborhood development, and collaborative leadership
Proven to lead to increased attendance, improved behavior, and more family engagement
Process starts with a deep visioning process that helps identify priority goals
Removes barriers to learning and supports community-based teaching and learning
A key component to an equity strategy to ensure all students have the opportunity to be successful
Customized to fit every school and community's unique vision
Turns schools into problem-solving machines that respect the wisdom of all staff, students, families, and community members
