IV 

115TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION H. RES. 779 

Expressing support for the designation of the week of March 12 through 

16, 2018, as ‘‘Public Education Week’’. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

MARCH 14, 2018 

Mr. POCAN (for himself and Mr. GRAVES of Missouri) submitted the following 

resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 

RESOLUTION 

Expressing support for the designation of the week of March 

12 through 16, 2018, as ‘‘Public Education Week’’. 

Whereas public education is the foundation of a 21st-century 

democracy; 

Whereas the Nation’s public schools are where students come 

to be educated as citizens of the United States; 

Whereas each public school prepares the Nation’s young people to contribute to the society, economy, and citizenry of 

the country; 

Whereas 90 percent of American children attend public 

schools; 

Whereas local, State, and Federal lawmakers should 

prioritize support for strengthening the Nation’s public 


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schools and empower local education leaders to implement, manage, and lead school districts in partnership 

with educators, parents, and other local education stakeholders and learning communities; 

Whereas local, State, and Federal lawmakers should support 

such necessities as counseling, extracurricular activities, 

and mental health supports that are critical to help students engage in learning; 

Whereas inclusive and safe high-quality public schools are 

where children learn to think critically, problem solve, 

and build relationships; 

Whereas public schools should provide an environment where 

all students can succeed beginning in their earliest years, 

regardless of who they are or where they live; 

Whereas efforts should be supported to advance equity and 

excellence in public education and to implement continuous improvement and evidence-based practices; 

Whereas every child has the right to an education that helps 

them reach their full potential and to attend schools that 

offer a high-quality educational experience; 

Whereas stable, equitable, predictable, and adequate funding 

for great public schools for every student in America is 

necessary to ensure that students have inviting classrooms and school libraries with up-to-date resources as 

well as well-prepared and supported educators; 

Whereas educators include teachers, paraprofessionals, and 

principals who provide a well-rounded and complete curriculum and create joy in learning; 

Whereas the Nation’s school buildings should have class sizes 

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tention and to access support services such as health 

care, nutrition, and after-school programs when needed; 

Whereas students, teachers, and professionals make the Nation’s public schools vital components of the community; 

Whereas parents and communities are working hard to improve educational outcomes for children across the country; and 

Whereas the week of March 12 through 16, 2018, would be 

an appropriate period to designate as ‘‘Public Education 

Week’’: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports 

2 the designation of ‘‘Public Education Week’’. 

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