Our Mission and Vision

EDUCATIONAL EQUITY & OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERY CHILD

OUR MISSION

Through consultation, training and advocacy, The Center helps schools, districts and stakeholders implement Community School strategies to create welcoming community hubs which engage, support and strengthen students, families and neighborhoods.


OUR VISION

Community School strategies help schools build trust, community, and opportunity
to revitalize schools and give children the vibrant futures they deserve.

The Center for Community School Strategies envisions a world in which all children learn and succeed through support from their families and communities. We envision a time when community schools serve as centers of community life, offering comprehensive programs, services and opportunities to students, families and the neighboring community. Sustained by family, schools, and community partnerships, community schools provide nurturing environments and enriching opportunities which promote successful learning.

With the necessary supports and infrastructure in place, every student will graduate from high school with a complete education, equipped with the academic, physical, social and emotional skills needed to achieve success and continued active involvement in the community. 


OUR VALUES

Community Schools open their doors to the community to become neighborhood
hubs of support and resources.

We are guided by a philosophy and strategic approach to supporting today’s children and families which employs an innovative, yet common-sense approach for improving the success of students, families and schools. Following are the guiding principles and core values that drive our work every day:

Before children can learn in schools, their basic needs must be met.

All children need an engaged community to thrive.

With the necessary supports in place, every child will graduate from high school with a complete education, equipped with the academic, physical, social and emotional skills needed to achieve success.