The History of Hip Hop

Howard County Library System engaged the Homewood School as a community school partner in 2022. In addition to providing traditional educational supports through the A Plus Partnership with Howard County Public School System, this unique partnership also helps provide students with soft supports needed for them to thrive. Some of these have included funding for a washing machine and dryer, grooming and special programming to spark creativity and enthusiasm for education through the arts, such as the featured assembly in March by Arts for Learning Maryland.

Homewood is the only alternative school in Howard County. Its Gatewood program students are 100% low income, more than 90% African American and Latinx males, and many have experienced significant childhood trauma. There is no PTA at the school to help with fundraising.

HCLS received grant funding from the Community Foundation to support this community school initiative, which is in alignment with its equity goals.

Posted by Howard County Library System on 2023-04-06 15:16:45

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