LEARN about Community Achieves
What is Community Achieves?
Community Achieves is a district-led initiative that supports the development of full-service community schools through infrastructure and technical assistance within a collective impact framework.
MNPS recognizes that our schools are an integral part of the community. Reinforcing the link between parents, the community and schools will foster student success. Through Community Achieves, nineteen of our schools will become Community Schools - offering needed resources and support for parents, students, and the community. Each school will assess its needs and work with partners to offer programs focused on four key areas: College and Career Readiness, Family Engagement, Health and Wellness, and Social Services.
Examples of resources that will be available are Family Resource Centers, health clinics, after-school programs, recreation, and classes for adults. Learn more about the community school model.
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Research has shown that high-performing community schools:
- Improve Student Achievement
- Reduce Mobility
- Foster stronger relationships
- Improve family stability
- Increase teacher satisfaction
- Create a more positive school environment
- Boost Community Pride
Community Achieves will align the assets of students, families, teachers, and the community around a common goal—improving the success of our young people.
Click to view CA Resources:
Community Achieves Team and Oversight Committee
Alison McArthur, Program Coordinator
Kelly Noser, External Evaluator
Robin Trollinger, Senior Secretary
Sheila Calloway, Metro Juvenile Court
Eric Dewey, United Way
Roger Dinwiddie, STARS Nashville
Margaret Dolan, St. Thomas
Marsha Edwards, Martha O'Bryan
Kathy Gracey, Vanderbilt
Debbie Grant, Goodwill Industries
Laura Hansen, Metro Nashville Public Schools
Paul Haynes, Nashville Career Advancement Center
Melissa Jaggers, Alignment Nashville
Kyla Krengle, Metro Nashville Public Schools
Tara Lentz, Conexion
Tony Majors, Metro Nashville Public Schools
Candy Markman, Nashville Public Libraries - NAZA
Julie McCargar, Metro Nashville Public Schools
Michael McSurdy, Family and Children Services
Erica Mitchell, United Way
Dr. Bill Paul, Metro Nashville Public Schools
Renee Pratt, Metro Social Services
Gini Pupo-Walker, Metro Nashville Public Schools
Sydney Rogers, Alignment Nashville
Matt Seaton, Pencil Foundation
Ralph Schulz, Chamber of Commerce
Tom Ward, Oasis
Anne Weber, Communities in Schools
Antionette Williams, Metro Nashville Public Schools
Brian Williams, Hands on Nashville
Connie Williams, PENCIL Foundation