CINCINNATI (AP) — Changes in one of Ohio’s urban public
school districts will be highlighted in a national gathering of
advocates of community school approaches.
The Coalition for
Community Schools National Forum is set for downtown Cincinnati this
week. A Tuesday evening reception at the convention center focuses on
Cincinnati Public Schools’ development of environmentally friendly
school buildings during its push to create community learning centers.
Site visits to Cincinnati schools are planned during the forum, and participants will hear from
Cincinnati school leaders.
American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten is also among the speakers this week.
Community
schools advocates urge linking schools closely to their communities;
integrating services, health, family support and child and community
development.
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CINCINNATI (AP) — Changes in one of Ohio’s urban public
school districts will be highlighted in a national gathering of
advocates of community school approaches.
The Coalition for
Community Schools National Forum is set for downtown Cincinnati this
week. A Tuesday evening reception at the convention center focuses on
Cincinnati Public Schools’ development of environmentally friendly
school buildings during its push to create community learning centers.
Site visits to Cincinnati schools are planned during the forum, and participants will hear from
Cincinnati school leaders.
American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten is also among the speakers this week.
Community
schools advocates urge linking schools closely to their communities;
integrating services, health, family support and child and community
development.
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights
reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.