Colleges and universities across the United States—especially public institutions with a mandate to provide local support and access—typically struggle to find ways to form strong, collaborative and mutually beneficial partnerships with their communities. However, at UCLA, they have developed a partnership with their local school district to launch sponsored community schools that expand access to high-quality K-12 public education while also providing a fertile space for research, service learning opportunities and more. In this interview, Karen Quartz reflects on what it took to get the community schools concept off the ground and shares her insights into how the partnership benefits both the community and the university.

Suggested Citation

Quartz, K.H. (2017). Mutual benefits: The community schools initiative in Los Angeles. The Evolllution. https://evolllution.com/revenue-streams/market_opportunities/mutual-benefits-the-community-schools-initiative-in-los-angeles/