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"LULAC Endorses The Community Agenda for America's Public Schools," El Editor "Foundation: School-community links vital for students," Ed Daily "It takes a community for schools to raise important test scores," The Morning Call "Attempting a Turn Around: A Program to Help Students Shine," Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Best Reform in Education? End Poverty." Des Moines Register "New Vision For Schools Proposes Broad Role" NY Times "New AFT Head Advocates for Community Schools Initiative" by Frank Wolfe, Ed Daily YMCA National Magazine highlights community schools. Local YMCAs are organizing community schools around the country using the assets of entire communities to better prepare their children and families for success. American Teacher highlights New AFT president Randi Weingarten’s outline for the reform agenda she will promote – which includes community schools! Edutopia lists Full Service Community Schools as the #1 way to improve the future of public education. United Way of the Lehigh Valley’s COMPASS (Community Partners for Student Success) Initiative, schools and their surrounding communities are helping local students prepare to graduate from high school ready to lead meaningful and productive lives. |

