Education
Live streaming enables students to have face-to-face
contact with students, teachers, community leaders
and industry experts like never before. Visualization is
a proven tool for success, as teachers on the other end are
able to demonstrate lessons instead of simply lecturing. This is
exceedingly helpful in the matter of virtual learning. Instead of
teachers working through chat, they have the opportunity to talk
directly to their students, allowing for a more personalized experience
for online learning.
that students are comfortable and
confident after graduation to become
engaged members of society.
• Health and Social Support – A
strong community starts with
healthy members. Ensuring mental
and physical well-being is a high
priority in community schools.
• Community Engagement –
Community schools are run by
a collective number of teachers,
community organizations and other
stakeholders that monitor and
grow the well-being of the entire
community.
COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
The idea of community schools was born with the thought of a school becoming the
center of a community, instead of just a place located within it. A community school
is built on partnerships between schools and other community resources and focuses
on academics, social services, and youth and community development with the goal of
being a hub for students, teachers, parents and community leaders to come together to
provide support and opportunities to one another.
COMMUNITY SCHOOLS OFFER:
• Engaging Instruction – Community schools provide real-world learning and
• Early Childhood Development
problem solving opportunities for students both within and outside of the
classroom. Instruction goes beyond the teachers, encouraging students to engage
with community leaders, local businesses and other public organizations.
• Expanded Learning Opportunities – Community schools, which are typically
open 24/7/365, offer and encourage students to pursue both academic and non-
academic success by enhanced opportunities to learn and grow.
• College, Career and Citizenship – Whether this is readiness for college, technical
school, or simply to enter the workforce, community schools focus on ensuring
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• Family Engagement – Community
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