Strengthening Community Partnerships for Stronger School Systems

Gudiel Crosthwaite (Lynwood Unified School District), Michelle Rodriguez (PVUSD), Susan Enfield (Highline Public Schools - Burien, WA), Erin Whalen (Da Vinci RISE High), and Kimberly Smith (Digital Promise) explore Strengthening Community Partnerships for Stronger School Systems at the 2021 ASU+GSV Summit.From vaccine distribution to food security, COVID-19 highlighted the role of schools as the cornerstone of the community. District leaders will share how their school systems identified community partners to help reach students and families and offered services typically provided in school buildings.