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“Los Padillas Elementary School is part of a network of community schools supported by Albuquerque Public Schools and the ABC (Albuquerque/Bernalillo County) Community School Partnership. Since 2018—when Los Padillas adopted the community school strategy in response to its MRI (More Rigorous Intervention) designation due to low test scores—the school has undergone a remarkable transformation driven by a shared vision and engaged community. By centering culturally relevant, sustaining, and community-connected learning opportunities—including dual language instruction, outdoor education, and student elected enrichment activities—Los Padillas has seen improvements in school climate, chronic absenteeism, attendance, academic performance, teacher retention, and enrollment.”