Evaluation & Continuous Improvement
Creating Strategy
for the Future
Once systems are in place, developed through community voice and deep listening, creating a process for improvement and evaluation helps to future-proof the strategy.
Resources for Learning
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Community School Voices
Dr. Bethany Groves
Principal, Webster Elementary, St. Augustine, FL
“When I first came, it’s painful to even admit to and speak in the universe, but when I came, only one of ten black students was going to our middle school proficient in reading or math.
And I talked to the staff in the community, and I’m like, ‘Let’s line up 10 kids, and point to the one you think is okay to be that way.'”
Leveraging Shared Resources in West Kern County
Community Schools in Rural California
A case study from West Kern highlights six rural districts collaborating to adopt the community school strategy, resulting in improved academic outcomes, family engagement, graduation rates, and attendance.
Our Community School: The Story of P.W. Moore
Documentary
A 30-minute documentary about how P.W. Moore Elementary School experienced unprecedented growth using the community school model. Includes a discussion guide.
Strengthen Your Leadership. Deepen Your Impact.
The National Center for Community Schools helps principals turn the community schools strategy into action with clear guidance, practical tools, and trusted expertise. Ready to move your work forward? Let’s connect.
