Based on a review of state American Rescue Plan Act plans, as well as state legislative and state education agency websites and other online resources, this report describes community school initiatives in eight states. The report highlights three potential approaches to state support for community schools: (1) ongoing support through school funding formulas, (2) competitive grant funding, and (3) capacity-building supports (such as certification processes).
Chicago Public Schools Community Schools Initiative: Case Study of Coordinating Integrated Student Supports and Expanded Learning Opportunities
This case study highlights intentional strategies, promising practices, challenges, and lessons learned from two Chicago community schools that both demonstrate
