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[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1214 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1214

     Honoring the resiliency of America's teachers during Teacher 
        Appreciation Week of May 6, 2024, through May 13, 2024.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 8, 2024

 Mr. Trone (for himself, Mr. Owens, Mr. Cleaver, Mrs. Chavez-DeRemer, 
   Ms. Williams of Georgia, and Mr. Morelle) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the 
                               Workforce

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                               RESOLUTION

 
     Honoring the resiliency of America's teachers during Teacher 
        Appreciation Week of May 6, 2024, through May 13, 2024.

Whereas teachers continue to work to overcome the learning deficits resulting 
        from the COVID school closures;
Whereas teachers are embracing new paradigms and pedagogies for teaching that 
        reach diverse learners;
Whereas teachers are overcoming the issues surrounding chronic absenteeism by 
        creating welcoming school environments that partner with parents, 
        families, and communities to support the learning of all children;
Whereas teachers in public, private, charter, and homeschools provide a 
        multitude of choices for all children to become successful, thriving 
        members of society;
Whereas teachers continue to embrace rigorous expectations of their students to 
        ensure they are college, career, and vocation ready;
Whereas teachers constantly seek opportunities for professional development, 
        such as National Board Certification, and more than half of all teachers 
        possess a master's degree;
Whereas 84 percent of teachers are staying in the profession, and in the same 
        school;
Whereas the average teacher has 14.5 years of experience, and 46.5 percent have 
        more than 15 years of experience;
Whereas teachers spend an average of 52 hours each week on all teaching and 
        other school-related activities; and
Whereas it would be appropriate to honor teacher resilience: Now, therefore, be 
        it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the ability of teachers to overcome the most 
        challenging of adverse events;
            (2) admires the efforts teachers make every day to enter 
        the Nation's classrooms and meet the unique needs of all 
        children;
            (3) respects the hard work of teachers in constantly 
        improving their practice in search of effective strategies for 
        their classes;
            (4) applauds the devotion and commitment teachers 
        demonstrate for their profession and their students; and
            (5) encourages all to demonstrate gratitude for the efforts 
        of the teachers in our communities and for the unflinching 
        resilience they demonstrate to benefit our country.
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