New Article: Community Schools History

Posted by Principal Leadership on October 20, 2026

What makes a school a community school?

In this brief article for Principal Leadership, Ira Harkavy, Cory Bowman, Richard M. Gordon IV (former principal of Robeson High School and current assistant superintendent), and Rita A. Hodges discuss the origins and development of community schools, as well as identify the major models, including University-Assisted Community Schools (UACS).

Read the full article here.


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