Community schools play a crucial role in addressing barriers that make it much harder for students to focus on their learning —they come to their classes hungry; deal with stress; lack adequate mental or physical health care; or cope with other social-emotional hardships. Through a whole-child approach, community schools help improve conditions for student learning, at home, and at school.

Please join us in urging New York State legislators to prioritize investment in multitiered coordination and dedicated funding for Community Schools in the FY25-26 budget! Send an email to your state legislators today!