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United Way and school leaders report growth in Ford and Washington community schools, urge sustained funding
Summary
United Way and community school directors reported expansion of partnerships, volunteerism, food and clothing supports, and early signs of reduced chronic absenteeism at Ford and Washington elementary schools, and outlined a phased philanthropic funding model for community school director positions.
United Way and Lynn Public Schools officials on Wednesday updated the Lynn School Committee on work at two community schools — Ford Elementary and Washington STEM — saying partnerships and volunteer programs have grown and promising attendance indicators have emerged.
The presentations, given by Sarah Lincoln of United Way and community school directors Amy Kruniak (Ford) and Dr. Nina Krunhausen (Washington STEM), described a strategy that brings nonprofits, businesses and faith groups into schools to address students’ academic and nonacademic needs.
United Way education lead Sarah Lincoln said the community school model is intended to "transform the conditions of learning" by coordinating partners and services around schools. "The presence in the room, the palpability of the passion and love for students and families for this community is exactly why we're so proud to be here," Lincoln said.
The directors described specific growth in partners and…
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