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“Pe帽asco Independent School District is a rural community school district serving approximately 280 students. Pe帽asco鈥檚 approach to community schooling focuses on culturally relevant, community-connected learning (including project-based learning and career and technical education), family and community engagement, and support for students鈥� health and wellness. Since implementing this strategy in 2021, the district has seen improvements in family and community engagement, chronic absenteeism, school climate, and the graduation rate.”