As high school football teams and fans prepare for another Friday night under the lights, the shadow of the shooting death of 17-year-old Terron Yarbrough at McLain High School’s homecoming game looms in the background. Community SchoolsOne successful approach that addresses community engagement, academics and school climate is Community Schools. Community Schools look at each school site as an individual entity with its own needs. Points that Community Schools implement are research-based. southerneducation.org/publications/communityschoolsreport/Here’s an article about Union Public School’s Community School:forbes.com/sites/raymondpierce/2021/09/15/community-schools-a-game-changer-for-public-education/?sh=5182d17b6374The unique aspect of Community Schools is the buy-in and decision-making comes from the needs and desires of the school’s surrounding community, not from the top down.

Source: Forbes October 14, 2022 16:51 UTC