This Senate resolution designates the week of September 14 through September 20, 2025, as "Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week." The resolution thanks community school coordinators, recognizes the role they play in connecting schools with community resources, and encourages students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to take part in events that celebrate the week. The resolution text lists studies and reports (2022, 2023, 2024) that describe benefits of community schools, such as better attendance, improved academic outcomes, better student behavior, improved mental and physical health supports, and reductions in achievement gaps. The text also cites studies reporting social returns on investment for community schools and a reported return on investment for coordinator salaries.
If you are a student, family member, school staff, or community member, the resolution asks people to participate in local events that honor and raise awareness of community school coordinators during the week of September 14–20, 2025. It highlights the role coordinators play in linking schools with services and supports and notes reported benefits for students and communities.
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Proponents note that community schools align school and community assets to help students, families, and communities. The resolution cites that community schools are an evidence-based strategy under section 4625 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The text refers to multiple reports and studies (2022, 2023, 2024) finding positive effects on attendance, behavior, academic achievement, school readiness, mental and physical health, graduation rates, and narrowing achievement gaps. It also cites reported returns on investment: one study reporting $10 to $15 social return per dollar invested over 3 years for community schools, and one study reporting a $7.11 return per dollar invested in a community school coordinator's salary.
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