Beyond Academics: Connecting Classroom & Community
Welcome to Beyond Academics: Connecting Classroom & Community, the podcast where we dive deep into the world of community schools and explore how they’re transforming education for students, families, and communities. We are hearing from educators and community members who are at the forefront of creating change and meeting the needs of the community – be it basic needs healthcare, social services supports, or social emotional learning. Tune in to hear heart-warming stories of resilience and inspiration as we transform lives through community schools.
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Beyond Academics: Connecting Classroom & Community
Introduction to Community Schools with Dr. Eboni Kemp SBCSS Community Schools Manager
Joanna Marrufo hosts the first episode of Beyond Academics: Connecting Classroom & Community, featuring Dr. Eboni Kemp, Community Schools Program Manager. Dr. Kemp shares her journey from working in juvenile delinquency to becoming an educator, focusing on at-risk students. She explains the concept of community schools as comprehensive educational hubs that remove barriers to learning by integrating services, programs, and resources for academics, mental health, and physical health. Dr. Kemp emphasizes the importance of community partnerships and localized solutions. She advises schools to listen to students and parents, foster social-emotional learning, and be patient, as community schools require long-term commitment.
Let's connect!
X: @SI_RTAC
Instagram: @sbcss_iebranch
Website: CCSPPSIRTAC.ORG