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Early childhood education, diverse housing and strong connections are important pieces of the puzzle when it comes to thriving communities. Here's what we're doing to enhance Lake County on these fronts: https://hubs.li/Q01YtXFZ0

It’s almost time for back to school! Here are a few reasons why the school district matters when house hunting: 🍎Quality Education: A good school district ensures access to quality education, providing your children with excellent learning opportunities, dedicated teachers, and well-rounded academic programs. 🍎Resale Value: Homes located in desirable school districts tend to have higher resale values. Investing in a property within a sought-after school district can offer long-term financial benefits and potential returns on your investment. 🍎Community Engagement: School districts often serve as community hubs, fostering a sense of belonging and encouraging community engagement. Living in a vibrant school district can provide opportunities for involvement in extracurricular activities, parent-teacher associations, and neighborhood events. Even if you don’t have school-aged children, looking at the school districts when house hunting isn’t a bad idea!

**Community-led partnership success** The recent collaboration between Leatherhead Trinity School, Howard Of Effingham School, and Age Concern Mole Valley exemplifies a commendable community-led partnership, showcasing the positive impact that can arise when educational institutions and community organizations join forces. Both Leatherhead Trinity School and Howard Of Effingham School expressed a genuine interest in engaging their students in local community projects, providing them with opportunities to grasp wider societal concerns. This collaborative effort reflects a shared commitment to fostering a sense of social responsibility and community engagement among the student body. The decision to channel this collaborative spirit with the help of Sonia Hubbard with Age Concern Mole Valley's yearly Christmas initiative is both thoughtful and impactful. By contributing to the preparation of Christmas packs for residents in Leatherhead, particularly those who are socially isolated, the partnership addresses a pressing societal concern while bringing joy and festive cheer to those in need. Lizzie Nix's statement from Howard Of Effingham School encapsulates the heartwarming essence of this initiative. Her acknowledgment that "the students have really enjoyed it" not only reflects the positive experience of the participating students but also underscores the importance of incorporating community-focused activities into the educational experience. The hope to bring joy to those who receive the Christmas cards further highlights the empathy and compassion instilled in the students through their involvement in this community-led project. This partnership serves as an inspiring model for other educational institutions and community organizations looking to bridge the gap between academia and community service. It demonstrates that collaboration between schools and community groups can create meaningful, purposeful projects that benefit both students and the wider community. Ultimately, initiatives like these contribute not only to academic growth but also to the development of socially conscious and compassionate individuals within the community. #councilworker #communitypower #partnerships #localauthority #localgovernment Surrey County Council

How is Education Success Foundation advancing community priorities? We simultaneously support systems-level change while providing the programs students and families need now! In this blog see how our efforts align with RMAPI's 2024 priorities: https://lnkd.in/e6-jMNPN

By Don Allen, Ed.S., M.A. Ed., MAT "Despite the best intentions, resources are sometimes directed toward initiatives that yield lackluster results or fail to address the root causes of crime. It's time for a paradigm shift – a reevaluation of how the Twin Cities invests in ‘community shirts’ to ensure that every dollar spent translates into tangible benefits for the plan of actually reducing crime - the band-aids are all used up. It’s time to turn to charter schools and after-school academic programs for parents and their children." https://lnkd.in/gPiyUnWA

🧠Late Night thoughts of a #ChildWelfare Director 📝 I have been a long time supporter of #CommunityPartnershipSchools because of the strong work of CHS Florida and Andry Sweet!! As we are thinking about upstream prevention, I wonder the business case and a case study where this model is implemented at a school that averages high number of abuse calls and/or removals and over time see if there is a reduction in intakes to truly building the momentum for moving from #MandatedReporters to #MandatedSupporters.

#FeatureFriday Like so many urban areas across the country, initiatives abound, yet there are significant challenges of alignment, impact, integration, and sustainability. The variety of programming necessary to keep students engaged has not been as robust as needed, especially at schools where the academic achievement on standardized assessments is so low. Conspicuously absent from school programming are on-site primary health and mental health services, parent engagement, and access to social services. Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis and its community partners contacted TCG to apply for a federal grant to implement the Full-Service Community Schools project with three schools near the Eastside neighborhood in Indianapolis. The proposed project would provide a comprehensive, high-quality school-community partnership with various services promoting parent involvement, academic achievement, health, and wellness. https://hubs.ly/Q02gbhRs0

Community Land Trusts can be a powerful tool to retain affordable & diverse neighborhoods. This Next City article demonstrates a wonderful intersection of CLTs & education! https://lnkd.in/e54kwkbT

ImpactTulsa’s Child Equity Index (CEI) is an innovative data model of school and community factors that influence student success. It provides unique, timely, and relevant information for understanding neighborhood, social, and economic conditions that impact local students and their families. Read this linked story about how James Reynolds, director of the Landlord Tenant Resource Center at Housing Solutions, uses CEI maps to identify parents and schools requiring information on the eviction process to keep people housed and their children in school. https://lnkd.in/guYuhDnz #CEI #ImpactTulsaDataDashboard #TulsaEvictions

Think Real Estate Announces 2023 Community Scholarship Winners: Empowering High School Seniors Dedicated to Strengthening Their Communities https://lnkd.in/dtjAxG8y #realestate #realestatenews #realestateindustry #scholarship #realestatecompanylosangeles #losangelesrealestatecompany #pressreleasedistribution #pressrelease #pressreleaseservice #publicrelations #digitalmarketing #businesstips #marketingtips 24-7 Press Release Newswire