Burton is a Community School
What is a community school?
A community school is both a place and a set of partnerships between the school and other community resources. It provides academics, health and social services, youth and community development, and community engagement, and brings together many partners to offer a range of support and opportunities for children, youth, families, and communities. Its curriculum emphasizes real-world learning through community problem-solving and service.
The community school strategy makes explicit that in order to significantly improve the academic and developmental outcomes of young people, schools and community partners—e.g. families, community and other organizations, local government, higher education, public agencies, law enforcement and others—must work together so all students have an equitable opportunity to learn and thrive.