Impact of Lowell Community school Model:
More than 12,000 students, families, and community members engaged across 10 schools, 50 community partners since 2015
500+ disconnecting students graduated
350 internship experiences, 7000+ college credits
540 free pairs of glasses
Evidence-Based Intervention
Community schools have a social return on investment of up to $14.80 for every $1 spent (Children's Aid Society)
Participating in community school programing improves attendance and graduation, and reduces disciplinary incidents (Rand Corporation)
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Participation associated with increased credit attainment, attendance, and school connectedness
3 schools came out of turnaround status within first two years of being a community school