Community School Initiative

Partnering Schools and Community

The Family League oversees the Community School Initiative, which is working across the city to meet the needs of Baltimore’s students and families. Community Schools help create and foster partnerships with community groups and find ways to coordinate services. Our goal: removing barriers to student and family success.

We know that if a student arrives at school needing eye glasses, hungry or worried about family issues, it will interfere with her ability to succeed. Schools cannot meet all of these needs alone.

A Community School has a network of partnerships between the school and other community resources that promote student achievement and family and community well-being. Its integrated focus on academics, enrichment, health and social supports, youth and community development and family engagement leads to student success, strong families and healthy communities. Partnerships allow schools to become resources to the community and offer programs and opportunities that are open to all.

Pitching In to Support a Community School

Employees of State Farm Insurance pitched in to refurbish a greenhouse at Northwestern High School, which will be used for science instruction. Community School Coordinator Sam Walker oversaw the project.