District Leadership: Key to Sustainable Community Schools

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, California is investing in community schools to promote educational equity. District leaders play a crucial role in this transformation by developing the necessary conditions, capacities, and resources for effective and sustainable community schools.

This involves enhancing system-level supports and infrastructure to ensure sustainable resources, shared governance, robust data systems, and a culture of organizational learning and improvement.

By adopting a cohesive, districtwide approach, leaders can support community school coordinators, improve data access and sharing, and scale successful practices across schools. Such strategic leadership is essential for the success and longevity of community school initiatives.

To explore the district's pivotal role in community school development, read the full article.