The Community Agenda for
We must create effective schools which have robust relationships with families and other community institutions.
The Problem
The challenges our nation faces in educating all of our young people are alarming. Yet in seeking solutions we often find ourselves divided. Public schools are too fundamental to our democratic values to leave isolated from other community institutions. This does not serve our children well. We must act collectively. Read more…
The Results We Seek
We know results matter. Experience and research tell us that when schools and community partners collaborate and align their resources toward common results, young people will succeed. Learn about the results that we seek...
Strategies That Work
The capacity and energy of a wide range of partners belongs at The Community Agenda table. Schools and their community partners must work together to support the core teaching, learning, and developmental purposes of education and to strengthen families and the community. Find out about more strategies…
Policy Recommendations
Policies fall into 7 areas: Results-focused Partnerships, Youth, Parent, School, and Community Involvement, A Broad-Based Accountability Framework, Public Access to Data, Professional Development and Capacity-Building, and Increased Investments. Read more about each of these areas...
Call to Action
Equal access to a high quality education and to the supports and opportunities students need to succeed are fundamental to our democracy. Student success is critical for all Americans, young and old, and for our future as a nation. Read more about how YOU can take action!
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