A recent synthesis of the work of mature community schools initiatives, conducted by the Coalition for
Community Schools, found multi-faceted gains:
Community Schools, found multi-faceted gains:
- improved academic performance in both reading and math;
- improved student and teacher attendance;
- reduced dropout rates and improved graduation rates;
- improved behavior;
- gains in indicators of positive youth development, such as leadership and conflict resolution skills;
- greater parent involvement;
- community benefits, such as better use of school buildings and safer neighborhoods