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“The NEA Foundation partnered with the Quitman County Development Organization in 2023 as part of its . The initiative supports the development of community schools in the Deep South, one of the most under-resourced regions in the country. The community schools model uses schools as resource hubs for the community, connecting students, parents, and families with essential resources like food, clothing, healthcare, academic enrichment, and career counseling.”