Coalition for Commmunity Schools / January 30, 2013
Cincinnati Public School’s Community Learning Centers are quickly becoming a model in education reform, rising from an education system in crisis to the top rated urban school district in the state. Other states and districts have visited Cincinnati schools for inspiration in their own community school efforts. Cincinnati CLC has also been a focal point major media attention, being featured on NBC News’ Education Nation program, American Public Radio, and many other major newspapers.
The Coalition for Community Schools has been proud to work with Cincinnati’s community school since its founding in 2000.
Here we have captured a set of tools and resources for local leaders that seek to adapt and replicate the Cincinnati model:
Cincinnati’s Community Learning Centers In-Depth Webinar Series
Webinar 1: Building Policy Around Cincinnati’s Community Schools Initiative
January 23, 2013
Building capacity for Cincinnati’s award-winning community schools took the collective will of its citizens through its elected officials. Learn how city and school board policy paved the way for brand new schools and a better way of educating all of its children.
Presenters:
Annie Bogenschutz, Director of Training and Development, Community Learning Center Institute
Ohio Rep. Denise Driehaus (D-Cincinnati)
Rocky Merz, Public Information Officer, Cincinnati Board of Public Health
http://www.communityschools.org/cincinnati_community_learning_centers.aspx