A resolution designating the week of September 14 through September 20, 2025, as "Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week".
This is a Senate resolution that designates a specific week—September 14 through September 20, 2025—as “Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week.” It expresses gratitude to community school coordinators, encourages participation in events recognizing them, and emphasizes the important role coordinators play in building partnerships and delivering supports through community schools. The resolution frames community schools as an evidence-based approach to improving student outcomes and notes research demonstrating benefits such as better attendance, behavior, academic achievement, school climate, and health, as well as favorable cost/benefit results. It does not authorize spending or create new programs; it is ceremonial in nature and focuses on awareness and recognition. Status and sponsors: Introduced in the Senate with sponsors including Mr. Van Hollen and several co-sponsors (Hirono, Durbin, Sanders, and Heinrich). As a resolution, it does not enact policy or funding changes; it simply designates the week and calls for appreciation and participation.
Key Points
- 1Designation of Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week from September 14 to September 20, 2025.
- 2Recognition of community schools as an effective, evidence-based strategy tied to improvements in student outcomes and community well-being, including alignment of school and community resources.
- 3Cites research indicating positive impacts of community schools on attendance, behavior, academic achievement, school readiness, student health, graduation rates, school climate, and narrowing achievement gaps, along with a positive social return on investment.
- 4Emphasizes the crucial role of community school coordinators in building partnerships, leading collaborative supports, and creating systems of opportunity for students and families.
- 5Encourages participation by students, parents, school administrators, and public officials in events celebrating the week.