Community support is about getting involved in our children’s education, offering support to schools and teachers, and creating a familiar education environment where children can learn, explore and develop their highest potential.
Schools are not the only ones that have the role of educating children. Prioritizing the education of our children is essential and being a united community is one step closer to achieving the fit for future education every child needs. Now, students’ social and emotional needs need to be answered first for them to be able to perform in class. Poverty, a dysfunctional family, lack of parental interest or time, and many other things can contribute to children’s vulnerability. While schools are prepared to offer good education to students, they are not fully prepared to answer all the needs above. This is where community involvement comes in.
Schools must have a direct and long-lasting relationship with individuals to grow and educate children. Getting to know the family and the community the child comes from will help schools understand the child.
Community schools can be seen as a way for democracy to be respected – where the voices of students, parents, teachers, and community members help shape and support them.