Schools And Community

Schools And Community

Schools And Community

Kimberly Oliver (National Teacher of the Year, Broad Acres Elementary School, Maryland) gives expert video advice on: How can communities help raise funds for schools? and more...

How is a school's community important to its success?

A school's community is very important to the success of students. There is an old proverb that says it takes a village to raise a child. Therefore, it's important that we get everyone involved, including parents, community members, and businesses. Students only spend a certain amount of time in school each day, but they spend the rest of their time in the community. If everyone is involved in working towards helping that child meet their goals, then a child will truly be successful. So a school's community is key to the success of its students.

How can communities help raise funds for schools?

There are many ways that communities can help raise funds for schools. Lots of businesses are always eager to assist the schools in their neighborhood. There are also opportunities to write grants, to hold bake sales and to do community yard sales. All of these things can benefit the school and the community.