SENATE RESOLUTION 126--EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNATION OF THE WEEK OF MARCH 25 THROUGH MARCH 29, 2019, AS ``PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK''; Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 53
(Senate - March 27, 2019)
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SENATE RESOLUTION 126--EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNATION OF THE
WEEK OF MARCH 25 THROUGH MARCH 29, 2019, AS ``PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK''
Ms. COLLINS (for herself, Mr. Tester, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Jones, Mr.
Brown, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. King, Ms. Warren, Ms. Smith,
Mr. Carper, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Kaine, Ms. Hassan, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr.
Sanders, Ms. Baldwin, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Reed, Mr. Booker,
Mrs. Feinstein, Ms. Klobuchar, Ms. Hirono, Ms. Rosen, Ms. Sinema, and
Ms. Harris) submitted the following resolution; which was considered
and agreed to:
S. Res. 126
Whereas public education is a significant institution in a
21st-century democracy;
Whereas the public schools in the United States are where
students come to be educated about the values and beliefs
that hold the people of the United States together as a
nation;
Whereas public schools prepare young people of the United
States to contribute to the society, economy, and citizenry
of the country;
Whereas 90 percent of children in the United States attend
public schools;
Whereas local, State, and Federal lawmakers should
prioritize support for strengthening the public schools of
the United States and empower superintendents, principals,
and other school leaders to implement, manage, and lead
school districts and schools in partnership with educators,
parents, and other local education stakeholders;
Whereas local, State, and Federal lawmakers should support
services and programs such as counseling, extracurricular
activities, and mental health supports that are critical to
help students engage in learning;
Whereas public schools should foster inclusive, safe, and
high-quality environments where children can learn to think
critically, problem solve, and build relationships;
Whereas public schools should provide an environment in
which all students can have the opportunity to succeed
beginning in their earliest years, regardless of who they are
or where they live;
Whereas Congress should support efforts to advance equal
opportunity and excellence in public education and to
implement continuous improvement and evidence-based
practices;
Whereas every child should receive an education that helps
the child reach the child's full potential and to attend
schools that offer a high-quality educational experience;
Whereas Federal funding, in addition to local and State
funds, supports the access of students to inviting
classrooms, well-prepared educators, and services to support
healthy students, such as nutrition and after school
programs;
Whereas teachers, paraprofessionals, and principals should
provide a well-rounded education and strive to create joy in
learning;
Whereas superintendents, principals, other school leaders,
teachers, paraprofessionals, and parents make public schools
vital components of communities and are working hard to
improve educational outcomes for children across the country;
and
Whereas the week of March 25 through March 29, 2019, would
be an appropriate period to designate as ``Public Schools
Week'': Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate supports the designation of the
week of March 25 through March 29, 2019, as ``Public Schools
Week''.
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