Community schools are associated with positive student outcomes including reduced absenteeism, improved academics, and more positive school climates¶

Claim · All claims
Evidence · 1 study (2 entries) · review r1–r2 · q2
Currency · newest study 2022 · checked against its sources 2026-10-20 (automated, 2 of 2 entries) · not reviewed by a person

Subclaims¶

q2 i? A Rand Corporation study of the New York City Community Schools Initiative found positive impacts on student attendance, grade progress, math achievement, and students' sense of connectedness to peers and school. → Cookson 2022 q2 i? A cost-benefit study indicated that every $1 invested in community schools affiliated with Children's Aid in New York City delivered an additional $12 to $15 in social value. → Cookson 2022 (2)

Evidence¶

Cookson 2022¶

Cookson, P. W., Jr., & Darling-Hammond, L. (2022). Building school communities for students living in deep poverty. Learning Policy Institute. https://doi.org/10.54300/121.698

q2 · i? · review · r2

The report cites a Rand Corporation study of the New York City Community Schools Initiative reporting "a positive impact on student attendance, grade progress, math achievement, and students’ sense of connectedness". No effect sizes are printed.

"A Rand Corporation study of the New York City Community Schools Initiative found that it had a positive impact on student attendance, grade progress, math achievement, and students’ sense of connectedness to peers and school."

Cookson 2022 (2)¶

Cookson, P. W., Jr., & Darling-Hammond, L. (2022). Building school communities for students living in deep poverty. Learning Policy Institute. https://doi.org/10.54300/121.698

q2 · i? · review · r1

The report cites a recent cost-benefit study of Children's Aid community schools in New York City, reporting that "every $1 invested" delivered "an additional $12 to $15 in social value". No further statistics are printed.

"One recent study indicated that every $1 invested in community schools affiliated with Children’s Aid in New York City delivered an additional $12 to $15 in social value."

Discussion¶

Learner Variables¶

• Time and Continuity — outcome: instruction changes it

Related Claims¶

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• Meaningful family and community engagement is associated with reduced absenteeism, improved academic outcomes, and more positive school climates — related
• Cost analyses find community schools return $3 to $15 for every dollar spent — related
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