This workshop explores how the community school strategy can be leveraged to create a more positive school climate and culture. Learn from a case study of a Bronx middle school that invested in family engagement, attendance improvement, socioemotional learning supports, and resource coordination to support change efforts and, over time, improve school culture. Participants will also hear opportunities to infuse culturally-responsive work into everyday practices. Join us for an opportunity to learn from others' approaches, plan your own strategies moving forward, and discuss practice with other participants.