The Massachusetts School Centered Neighborhood Development Playbook
Neighborhood vitality and public school performance are closely linked, yet education improvement efforts are generally siloed from planning, housing, and community development.
10/9/20241 min read
The report Choosing Integration reminds us that schools are more than places of learning they are important spaces where families, students, and communities come together. It highlights the importance of creating inclusive, diverse, and supportive school environments where every child has the opportunity to succeed.
In Cincinnati, the Community Learning Center Institute continues to support this vision by helping schools become true community hubs. Through strong partnerships, family engagement, access to services, and support for students and parents, CLCI helps build welcoming school communities where families feel connected, valued, and supported.
This work shows the power of Community Learning Centers to strengthen schools, reduce barriers for families, and create better opportunities for all students.
To learn more, please visit the following link or download the booklet.
https://massinc.org/research/the-massachusetts-school-centered-neighborhood-development-playbook/
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