https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/community-schools Community Schools en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:33:55 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/some-halted-federal-funds-for-community-schools-will-flow-but-more-remain-frozen/2026/03 Schools in Illinois will regain access to some federal grant funds, but programs nationwide continue to struggle. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:33:55 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/some-halted-federal-funds-for-community-schools-will-flow-but-more-remain-frozen/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/educator-layoffs-loom-as-canceled-community-schools-grants-remain-in-limbo/2026/01 Three legal challenges and bipartisan backlash have followed the Trump administration's funding cuts. Tue, 06 Jan 2026 22:05:26 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/educator-layoffs-loom-as-canceled-community-schools-grants-remain-in-limbo/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/terminated-on-a-whim-the-aft-sues-trumps-ed-dept-over-funding-cuts/2025/12 The AFT and a Chicago-area nonprofit argue the cuts happened without following required procedures. Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:36:42 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/terminated-on-a-whim-the-aft-sues-trumps-ed-dept-over-funding-cuts/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-gut-punch-what-trumps-new-168-million-cut-means-for-community-schools/2025/12 School districts in 11 states will imminently lose federal funds that help them cover staff salaries. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:55:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-gut-punch-what-trumps-new-168-million-cut-means-for-community-schools/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/federal-funds-for-community-schools-fall-victim-to-a-new-round-of-trump-cuts/2025/12 The latest round of grant cuts hits a program that helps schools provide more social services on site. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 22:17:30 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/federal-funds-for-community-schools-fall-victim-to-a-new-round-of-trump-cuts/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-the-lapse-in-snap-funding-shows-about-the-role-of-schools/2025/11 An emergency fund will help school coordinators with students' needs during the government shutdown. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 21:59:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-the-lapse-in-snap-funding-shows-about-the-role-of-schools/2025/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-schools-alone-cant-be-the-great-equalizer-so-what-now/2025/09 When I started as a school leader, I thought focusing on factors external to school was just “making excuses.” Not anymore. Fri, 05 Sep 2025 18:31:10 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-schools-alone-cant-be-the-great-equalizer-so-what-now/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/schools-have-fewer-teacher-vacancies-this-year-but-hiring-is-still-not-easy/2024/10 Schools struggled less to fill teaching positions in the 2024-25 school year, but they still started the year with vacant teaching spots. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/schools-have-fewer-teacher-vacancies-this-year-but-hiring-is-still-not-easy/2024/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-a-school-made-parents-central-to-its-turnaround/2024/04 A strategy to constantly bring parents into the school has been central to rising achievement at a Detroit-area elementary school. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-a-school-made-parents-central-to-its-turnaround/2024/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/q-a-connecting-community-resources-to-the-students-who-need-them-most/2023/08 Schools' efforts to connect students to community support are critical to academic recovery, the leader of Communities in Schools said. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 20:45:29 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/q-a-connecting-community-resources-to-the-students-who-need-them-most/2023/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teachers-unions-want-every-school-to-be-a-community-school-heres-why/2023/07 The president of the Los Angeles teachers' union on why teachers like community schools—and why some administrators don't. Tue, 11 Jul 2023 21:02:07 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teachers-unions-want-every-school-to-be-a-community-school-heres-why/2023/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/nea-president-sympathizes-with-teachers-who-want-to-quit-heres-her-advice/2023/07 Becky Pringle talks about the volatile political climate teachers are in. Fri, 07 Jul 2023 20:38:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/nea-president-sympathizes-with-teachers-who-want-to-quit-heres-her-advice/2023/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teachers-need-more-than-just-pay-raises-secretary-cardona-says/2023/05 Education Secretary Miguel Cardona sat down with Education Week to talk about the teaching profession, AI, and students' mental health. Tue, 02 May 2023 19:41:26 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teachers-need-more-than-just-pay-raises-secretary-cardona-says/2023/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/biden-proposes-universal-pre-k-more-money-for-high-need-schools-and-special-ed-in-budget/2023/03 President Joe Biden released his fiscal 2024 budget, which calls for more money for preschool, Title I, and special education. Thu, 09 Mar 2023 22:46:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/biden-proposes-universal-pre-k-more-money-for-high-need-schools-and-special-ed-in-budget/2023/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/supports-in-every-title-i-school-a-community-schools-group-receives-record-165m/2023/02 The donation from the Ballmer Group, funded by Connie and Steve Ballmer, the former Microsoft CEO, is the largest in Communities In Schools’ history. Tue, 14 Feb 2023 14:37:49 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/supports-in-every-title-i-school-a-community-schools-group-receives-record-165m/2023/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/will-californias-4-1-billion-bet-on-community-schools-transform-k-12-education/2022/07 Community schools could vastly improve educational outcomes, but this high-cost experiment is no quick fix, experts say. Wed, 20 Jul 2022 19:37:19 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/will-californias-4-1-billion-bet-on-community-schools-transform-k-12-education/2022/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/biden-administration-boosts-grants-for-community-schools-sharpens-funding-priorities/2022/07 The Education Department will award $68 million through its Full-Service Community Schools program. Tue, 12 Jul 2022 13:58:37 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/biden-administration-boosts-grants-for-community-schools-sharpens-funding-priorities/2022/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/states-arent-meeting-students-needs-wide-ranging-analysis-shows/2022/02 The Education Trust analyzed state policies on school discipline, wraparound services, educator diversity, and community engagement. Wed, 23 Feb 2022 19:53:57 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/states-arent-meeting-students-needs-wide-ranging-analysis-shows/2022/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/nonprofit-serving-schools-in-need-gets-surprise-133-5-million-gift-from-mackenzie-scott/2022/02 The donation puts Communities in Schools on a path to expand wraparound health and social services to more Title I schools nationwide. Thu, 03 Feb 2022 18:41:37 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/nonprofit-serving-schools-in-need-gets-surprise-133-5-million-gift-from-mackenzie-scott/2022/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-is-the-purpose-of-school/2021/09 We can’t build resilient schools until we agree what education's core role should be. And right now, we don’t agree. Tue, 14 Sep 2021 21:27:07 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-is-the-purpose-of-school/2021/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/progressives-pressure-biden-to-help-schools-address-student-homelessness/2021/08 Some Democrats in Congress say federal officials must promote cooperation across agencies to help children and families in unstable housing. Wed, 11 Aug 2021 19:20:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/progressives-pressure-biden-to-help-schools-address-student-homelessness/2021/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/how-real-time-data-impacts-k-12-student-support How do we move beyond alerts to truly collaborative, holistic, and equitable student support? Join leaders from Hayward Unified School District for a conversation about operationalizing tiered support for over 20,000 students. Learn how the Wed, 17 Mar 2021 18:33:41 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/how-real-time-data-impacts-k-12-student-support https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/education/a-massive-rollout-of-community-schools-shows-signs-of-paying-off-report-finds/2020/01 New York City's efforts to transform schools into full-service hubs for their community is translating to better graduation and attendance rates, according to an evaluation from RAND. Wed, 29 Jan 2020 16:44:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/education/a-massive-rollout-of-community-schools-shows-signs-of-paying-off-report-finds/2020/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-becoming-a-community-school-district/2018/05 A school district leader reflects on the value of partnering with university researchers on community schools work. Thu, 17 May 2018 10:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-becoming-a-community-school-district/2018/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-partnership-for-equity-learning-from-oaklands-full-service-community-schools/2018/05 A longitudinal, multi-methods research project examines early outcomes and ongoing implementation of one school district's efforts towards becoming the nation's first full service community schools district. Mon, 14 May 2018 10:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-partnership-for-equity-learning-from-oaklands-full-service-community-schools/2018/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-building-collaborative-learning-environments-in-an-inquiry-based-community-school/2017/09 Lyel Resner interviews the founders of Compass Charter School, a progressive community school in Brooklyn, about strategies and challenges of building a true community school, elevating empathy in the school model, and what leaves them hopeful when children engage in inquiry and connect across their differences. Wed, 20 Sep 2017 15:17:19 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-building-collaborative-learning-environments-in-an-inquiry-based-community-school/2017/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/as-schools-tackle-poverty-attendance-goes-up-but-academic-gains-are-tepid/2017/07 Flooding impoverished schools with health and social services is not new, but these so-called "community schools" initiatives are gaining steam in places like New York City. But is it an effective strategy for improving long struggling schools? Wed, 12 Jul 2017 00:18:53 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/as-schools-tackle-poverty-attendance-goes-up-but-academic-gains-are-tepid/2017/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/community-schools-are-an-effective-school-improvement-strategy-brief-says/2017/06 Done well, community schools can be an effective school improvement strategy, a new research brief says. Mon, 05 Jun 2017 18:51:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/community-schools-are-an-effective-school-improvement-strategy-brief-says/2017/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-how-community-schools-can-cultivate-hope-opportunity-and-agency-discussion/2017/04 Education Week's 2017 Leaders To Learn From featured a discussion with Vancouver, Wash., School Superintendent Steve Webb, Chief of Staff Tom Hagley, and Director of Family and Community Engagement Tamara Shoup. They sat down with Education Week's Evie Blad to discuss the district's community schools. Community schools are a strategy to unite and mobilize families, schools, and communities in educating the next generation. By leveraging an array of expertise and services, community schools can reduce barriers to learning, improve student outcomes, and build strong school and neighborhood assets. Thu, 20 Apr 2017 17:43:38 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-how-community-schools-can-cultivate-hope-opportunity-and-agency-discussion/2017/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/education/opinion-community-schools-are-turnaround-models/2017/04 Community schools offering wraparound services offer the best hope for failing schools. Wed, 05 Apr 2017 11:59:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/education/opinion-community-schools-are-turnaround-models/2017/04