Community Schools Story Map
Community schools are a time-tested, century-old improvement strategy for existing public schools — based on the strengths and needs of the local community. In recent years, we’ve seen exciting, increased focus and investment in this approach as a proven strategy. See the results of this investment in the map of stories below:
As part of its commitment to advancing community schools strategies, the Partnership for the Future of Learning has worked with partners to create an interactive map of stories about community schools and the impact they’re having across the U.S. The stories published on the map show how community schools strategies work in different places and at different stages of development.
How to use the map:
Hover over an icon to see a window more information about any story on the map. (The map works besr on desktop and hover is not available on mobile devices.)
Click the “Open Story” button in the window to open up a new tab where you can read the full story. Most stories are originally located on media and partner websites!
Zoom in using the + and - signs in the upper righthand corner of the map. Locations are approximate to city and state, and some stories mention more than one location.
Filter stories using the dropdown options on the left side of the map.
About Community Schools
Community schools are public schools that partner with families and community organizations to provide well-rounded educational opportunities and supports for students’ school success. Like every good school, community schools must be built on a foundation of powerful teaching that includes challenging academic content and supports students’ mastery of 21st century skills and competencies.
A community school strategy transforms a school into a place where educators, local community members, families, and students work together to strengthen conditions for student learning and healthy development. As partners, they organize in-and-out of school resources, supports, and opportunities so that young people thrive.
The most comprehensive community schools are academic and social centers, where educators, families, and neighbors come together to support innovative learning.
