Community Schools in Action
Dryfoos, Joy G. / Quinn, Jane / Barkin, Carol
A community school differs from other public schools in important ways: it is generally open most of the time, governed by a partnership between the school system and a community agency, and offers a broad array of health and social services. It often has an extended day before and afterschool, features parent involvement programs, and works for community enrichment. How should such a school be structured? How can its success be measured? Comm...