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Saba Bireda explains what community schools are, how they improve student achievement, and how we can implement them.
Advancing Racial Equity and Justice, Building an Economy for All, Strengthening Health, Education, K-12, Poverty+2 More
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What are community schools? How do they improve student achievement? And what steps can we take to implement community schools?
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For more information, see:
Report: A Look at Community Schools
Interactive Map: Profiles of Community Schools
Event: With Tony Blair, Sec. Arne Duncan, Rep. Steny Hoyer, and others
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