"Amid rapidly changing student and community demographics, many
school districts have morphed from education centers into community
centers. These districts offer medical care, housing assistance, free
meals and other social services.
'"Schools are the centers of communities,' says Kayla Jackson, a project director at AASA, The School Superintendents Association. 'It's an easy entry point for any type of social services.'
"This approach allows administrators to confront more effectively the academic impact of students' nonacademic problems, such as health, homelessness and incarcerated parents, Jackson says."
A recent article in District Administration reported on this trend of taking a holistic approach to support the local community.
To access the complete District Administration report, please visit:
District Administration: K12 districts expand community support (February 2019)
'"Schools are the centers of communities,' says Kayla Jackson, a project director at AASA, The School Superintendents Association. 'It's an easy entry point for any type of social services.'
"This approach allows administrators to confront more effectively the academic impact of students' nonacademic problems, such as health, homelessness and incarcerated parents, Jackson says."
A recent article in District Administration reported on this trend of taking a holistic approach to support the local community.
To access the complete District Administration report, please visit:
District Administration: K12 districts expand community support (February 2019)
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