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Builds a common vision for Community Schools among students, families, educators, and community partners. Through shared understanding and collective priorities, interest-holders can work together, support change, and build transparency and shared ownership of the strategy.

Shared Commitment, Understanding, and Priorities

Connects learning to the strengths, cultures, knowledge, experiences, and communities of students and families. Community-based learning creates relevant and responsive learning environments that strengthen student belonging, engagement, and connections between the classroom and community.

Centering Community-Based Learning (CBL)

Brings students, families, educators, school leaders, and community partners together to identify priorities and participate meaningfully in decision-making. Shared leadership builds collective responsibility, strengthens coordination, and helps sustain Community Schools transformation over time.

Collaborative Leadership

Ensures that the staffing, funding, systems, and other resources needed for Community Schools are available over the long term. Sustainable staffing and resources strengthen alignment across programs and initiatives and support continuous progress and improvement.

Sustaining Staff and Resources

Builds intentional, trusting partnerships that expand a school’s capacity to support students, families, and the broader community. Strong partnerships help align resources and services with locally identified priorities, including integrated supports, family engagement, collaborative leadership, and expanded learning opportunities.

Strategic Community Partnerships