Congress Designates September 14-20, 2025, as 'Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week'

This resolution is essentially Congress giving a massive, official shout-out to the people who make community schools tick: the Community School Coordinators. It doesn't create new laws or spend money; it simply sets aside the week of September 14 through September 20, 2025, as "Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week" to formally recognize their critical work.

The Coordinator: The Unsung Hero of Modern Education

For those unfamiliar, a community school isn't just a building; it’s a hub. It’s the model that integrates academics with essential student support services—think health clinics, mental health counseling, and family resource centers—all under one roof. The resolution highlights that this model is a proven way to boost attendance, improve student behavior, and close achievement gaps, citing its effectiveness as defined in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.

The Community School Coordinator is the person who actually runs this complex operation. They are the essential link, the project manager who builds and maintains the partnerships between the school and the outside community. They are the reason a student might get tutoring, a parent might get job training, or a family might access healthcare right on school grounds. They’re the ones making sure all those resources don’t just exist, but actually get used.

A Smart Investment in Student Success

This resolution isn't just about good feelings; it’s grounded in hard data. Congress specifically points out that investing in these coordinators pays off big time. One study cited in the bill suggests these roles bring back a whopping $7.11 for every dollar spent on their salary. That’s a return on investment that any CFO would appreciate, proving that the coordinator role isn't a luxury—it’s a highly efficient strategy for improving outcomes for students and families.

For the busy parent, this resolution is a nod to the person who might be quietly running the after-school program that keeps your kid safe or connecting your family with a much-needed resource. By officially recognizing these professionals, the resolution encourages students, parents, administrators, and local officials to celebrate and raise awareness about the thousands of coordinators nationwide who are doing the heavy lifting to ensure schools are truly supporting the whole child and the whole community.