In May 2018, the Coalition for Community Schools at the Institute for Educational Leadership, together with the Family League of Baltimore and partners from MD4CS: Maryland Coalition for Community Schools, the City of Baltimore, Baltimore City Public Schools, and other community partners, will convene the Community Schools National Forum.

In an era dominated by our divisions, the Coalition renews its commitment to “partnerships,” to working across boundaries of race, class, religion, institutions, disciplines, and programs. As a movement, we commit to Partnering for Equity and Opportunity that advance significant results for students, families, our communities, and our country.

This Forum represents hope and possibility in the midst of challenges. It will draw a diverse set of people including community schools practitioners, families, youth, non-profit leaders, policy makers, program leaders, and many others. Truly a cross-sector conference, the Forum is a unique venue for participants to learn new skills, build new relationships, and go home with the tools and inspiration to increase equity and opportunity through community schools.