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Blank, Martin J.; Jacobson, Reuben; Melaville, Atelia – Center for American Progress, 2012
A community school is a place and a set of partnerships connecting a school, the families of students, and the surrounding community. A community school is distinguished by an integrated focus on academics, youth development, family support, health and social services, and community development. The community school strategy is central to efforts…
Descriptors: Stakeholders, Social Services, Unions, Community Development
Blank, Martin J.; Cady, Dan – School Administrator, 2004
Since 1962, the National Center for Community Education and the Coalition for Community Schools (NCCE) has been promoting community schools by providing leadership development, training and technical assistance. The Coalition is an alliance of 170 national, state and local organizations that promotes community schools as the most effective vehicle…
Descriptors: School Districts, Technical Assistance, Community Support, Community Resources
Shah, Bela P.; Blank, Martin J. – Principal Leadership, 2004
A community school is both a place and a set of partnerships between the school and other community resources. Because community schools are premised on the comprehensive nature of student learning and development, they not only offer rigorous curriculum but also provide additional services, support, and opportunities for children, youth, their…
Descriptors: Vision, Traditional Schools, Principals, Hospitals
Blank, Martin J.; Brand, Betsy; Deich, Sharon; Kazis, Richard; Politz, Bonnie; Trippe, Steve – 2003
Despite the conventional wisdom that comprehensive services are an essential element in the support of children and families, over the past several decades programs and services have continued to be disconnected, separately funded, and provided by these multiple agencies. The need for local intermediaries has emerged through the devolution of…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Agency Role, Community Resources, Community Services