"PITTSBURG - Following disruptions in learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pittsburg Unified School District has seen improvements in literacy, math and science, according to a statewide assessment published earlier this month. While district leaders attribute that success to collaboration and the Community Schools model, the assessment showed that students in the district who met or exceeded standards in English rose by 4.6%, math by 1.5%, and science by 2.9% when compared to 2024."
"The California Department of Education also reported that average scale scores for English and math rose across all grade levels and nearly every student demographic group in the district. Pittsburg, which has 13 elementary, junior high, and high schools in total, is a full-service Community Schools District. Started in 2021, the California Community Schools Partnership Program has received a total of $4.1 billion in investment since its inception. It aims to build partnerships between public schools and community organizations in order to provide resources and address economic and social barriers to improve student outcomes."
"According to the program's framework, schools use a "whole-child" approach and support the needs of students with "an integrated focus on academics, health and social services, youth and community development, and community engagement." This includes mental health services or family outreach, such as home visits and home-school partnerships, food assistance, and other initiatives tailored to the neighborhood's needs."
Pittsburg Unified School District registered measurable improvements in literacy, math, and science following COVID-19 learning disruptions. Students meeting or exceeding standards rose by 4.6% in English, 1.5% in math, and 2.9% in science compared with 2024. Average scale scores in English and math increased across grade levels and nearly every demographic group. Pittsburg operates 13 schools as a full-service Community Schools District. The California Community Schools Partnership Program, launched in 2021 with $4.1 billion in investment, builds school-community partnerships to address economic and social barriers. Services include integrated academics, health and social services, youth development, mental health, family outreach, and food assistance.
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