I can mention several barriers based on my particular concept. There is a lack of commitment when the objective of formal education is not aligned with the objective of community members. Formal education is supposed to open the gates to a better future, which is not necessarily the case in our countries where educated people not always have a better economic situation. On the other hand, community members may have more immediate needs rather accomplished through labor (need for money or food). Finally, in other contexts, we can see an educacional model not fitting with the community (e.g. a Western traditional educational model in opposition with indigenous community lifestyle in Ecuadorian Highlands or Amazonian region)

Interesting question reply. I assume this is the essence of effective school leadership.

School leaders need to be able to cooperate with the wider community for the benefit of both the community and the schools.

This requires acknowledgement of the community priorities, beliefs, expectations. This requires communication skills. It also requires flexibility, because from the side of the school and legislation.

Certainly, contemporary literature emphasises this issue.