Oregon elementary school launches community school program

Free Orchards Elementary School in Washington County, Oregon, has launched a community school program that involves a community center for families where they can find information they need such as free health services, education options, and other social and basic needs services. Community schools are a growing trend that work to establish the school as the center of the community and emphasize student achievement as well as stabilizing families.

SOURCE: OregonLive.com

URL: http://blog.oregonlive.com/hillsboroargus/2010/10/free_orchards_launches_communi.html