The Massachusetts Coalition for Community Schools

Our coalition exists to advance initiatives and policies that prioritize the good of communities and our most impacted people, shared priorities, commitment to our mission, and collective impact rather than individual or organizational agendas. 

Our coalition is committed to advancing equity to dismantle the systemic barriers and address the historical and unique challenges faced by our students, families, and school community members.

True inclusion requires us to create space and a decision-making process where everyone, no matter their background or abilities, is valued and empowered to fully participate and we seek maximum appropriate involvement. 

To achieve equity, inclusion, and greater impact for all students and families–our collective work must center our most marginalized students and families within the education system and collaborate with them on community-driven solutions.  

We strive to build long-term relationships with clear and honest dialogue and communication that builds better understanding of each other and our organizations positions. This includes thoughtful and proactive sharing of  information with each other and examining one’s biases and privileges and how that might contribute to systemic issues.

We approach collaboration and collective problem-solving with deeper partnerships and engagement among coalition member organizations and our education community, especially with students, families, and educators and school staff. Bringing together our different perspectives, experiences, abilities, and knowledge are critical to transformative change and building strategic alliances.

Shared accountability in our collective work means mutual responsibility to achieve equitable and just educational outcomes; uphold our coalition’s values and principles; and secure resources necessary to support the expansion of Community schools across the State for generations to come.