Fall 2025

Hi folks,

We're excited to start the 25-26 school year by launching a newsletter dedicated to stronger whole-child support. Each quarter, we'll share concise collection of Community Schools-related resources to help inspire the pathways to progress happening in your district. Please feel free to reach out to me for questions or guidance as needed!

Colin Gilbert

Senior Director of Pedagogy & Partnerships

Sown To Grow

📊 Data Dives

Check out the data proving an accelerated reduction in chronic absenteeism up to 5.5% for CCSPP schools in Cohorts 1 & 2 who used Sown To Grow's check-in, reflection, and response practice.

📚 Resource Roundup

Access our slides from the CA MTSS Professional Learning Institute to explore how to align the two frameworks through strong Tier 1 supports and community-driven solutions.

🌟 Success Stories

Learn how Stockton Unified used Community Schools funding to transform student support, well-being, and culture across the district.

🗓️ Upcoming Events

Join us for a webinar on 9/17 to discuss why students miss school—and what we can do about it. We'll discuss using proactive MTSS to foster belonging, surface root causes early, and improve attendance outcomes. Click for details and registration!

🗞️ In the News

Hear the latest details on California's commitment to cut chronic absenteeism
in half over the next five years.

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