The Rebirth Of Community Schooling

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The Rebirth of Community Schooling

Today 's urban communities are all too often debilitated by poverty, violence, drug addiction and crime. The decaying community has little to offer it 's youth who are being born into overwhelming disadvantage through no fault of their own. Disadvantaged children lag behind throughout the school years, mainly due to poverty. Despite our wealth and sophistication, thirteen million children in the United States live below the poverty level (Williams-Boyd 1). A multitude of problems directly related to poverty significantly decrease a child 's chances of academic success. Homelessness, hunger, abuse, neglect, dangerous neighborhoods and exposure to inappropriate experiences by very young,
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cultural values of these children as we prepare them for learning (Vivicina). In response to the public school system 's inability to effectively manage the impact of socially related challenges that affect the learning process, it has become obvious that a more community-based program can offer the necessary support system needed to provide students with imperative resources essential to the achievement of academic success. Partnership programs between schools, families and communities are expanding across the nation offering health, social, and human services for children and families on school sites, thus, earning the title of “community school.” As stated on the Baltimore City Community Schools Initiative web page, “a community school is a network of partnerships between the school and other community resources that promote student achievement and family and community well-being. Its integrated focus on academics, enrichment, health and social supports, youth and community development and family engagement leads to student success, strong families and healthy communities. Partnerships allow schools to become resources
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