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- ISBN 9781032717685
- Weight: 510g
- Dimensions: 152 x 229mm
- Publication Date: 15 Jun 2025
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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With public demand for community schools on the rise, this timely book provides an empowering, step-by-step approach for school leaders to cultivate community school practices within their schools while simultaneously engaging in the policy advocacy process.
This is an actionable toolkit with practical advice, helpful checklists and inventories, as well as real examples from rural and urban schools. Drawing from the experiences of real school leaders involved in community school initiatives, this book illuminates the promise of community schools as centers of the community and sites accessible beyond regular school hours. Community schools bring together educators, local community members, families, and students to provide partnerships that strengthen conditions for student learning and healthy development.
Making Community Schools a Reality is a comprehensive resource that helps educational leaders improve learning outcomes and promote equity in their schools.
Bonus: A free, downloadable Study Guide is provided on the book product page on routledge.com to help leaders discuss the book and get the most out of it.
Emily L. Woods is a former K-12 teacher and teacher trainer. She is currently Director of Education for the Richard K. Lubin Family Foundation, where she advances the benefits of community schools in urban public education. She has also served as Adjunct Lecturer in UMass Boston’s Education Leadership doctoral program.
