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Why community schools are part of the answer - The Answer Sheet - The Washington Post

Why community schools are part of the answer - The Answer Sheet - The Washington Post:


Why community schools are part of the answer

If there was a hearing that the D.C. Council should not have allowed to be cancelled at the last minute, as happened last week, it would be on this: creating community schools. Why? Because community schools are part of the answer when it comes to effective school reform.
Community schools focus not only on academics but also, through partnerships with outside organizations, child and youth development, family support, health and social services, and community development.
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