“Over the past few years, public schools from places as diverse as the suburbs of Tampa and Los Angeles have been implementing what鈥檚 called the 鈥渃ommunity school鈥� approach. Community schools bring together local nonprofits, businesses and public services to offer a range of support and opportunities to students, families and nearby residents. Their goal is to support the entirety of a student鈥檚 well-being to ensure they are healthy, safe and in a better position to learn. These benefits then extend to the surrounding community 鈥� which has been especially crucial during the pandemic.
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