ABC Community School Partnership

What You'll Gain from our Institute to "Build a Culture of Care, Safety, & Belonging in Schools" :

- Deepen understanding of current state and federal policies impacting immigrant and refugee students and families
- Assess and strengthen school and district policies for care and belonging
- Explore proven practices from schools and districts nationwide
- Connect and learn with other educators and leaders from across the country
- Create actionable plans to build a stronger culture of care, safety, and belonging
- Join a 6-month virtual community of practice for ongoing support and collaboration

(Please note new dates: October 28 & November 4)

Register and learn more: https://conta.cc/3KDuHuK

Thank you for helping us celebrate Coordinators Appreciation Week! Email from Institute for Educational Leadership Highlights from Coordinators Appreciation Week 2026       Greetings! With Coordinators Appreciation Week officially wrapping tomorrow, we'd like to say

Celebrating teachers with coffee & donuts and students with snow cones isn’t just fun—it’s a community school strategy! By engaging community partners and recognizing both staff and students, AHA is building a culture of belonging, safety, and care! Way to go, Jaguars!

Exciting news for Del Norte High School! Local trade union UA 412 is expanding into the school, opening up new hands-on career pathways for students right here in Albuquerque.

This program first launched last year at West Mesa High School and is now growing to Del Norte as part of the community school strategy—bringing schools, partners, and students together to strengthen communities.

The expansion is made possible through Youth Civic Infrastructure (YCI) funding from Future Focused Education which supports partnerships between schools and nonprofits so students can learn by tackling real-world challenges. YCI helps young people grow their skills, deepen their sense of belonging, and lead positive change in their communities.

Big thanks to Joy Garratt 4 New Mexico and Bernalillo County NM Commissioner Barbara Baca and all partners who made this possible. Opportunities like these show how community schools can anchor thriving neighborhoods. So glad to see our students gaining more pathways to success!

Institute for Educational Leadership
Coalition for Community Schools
NM Coalition for Community Schools Future Focused Education



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Local trade union expands to Del Norte High School One union is expanding further into an Albuquerque school, showing students more pathways that are especially important.