Title: Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 23, 2018, through April 27, 2018, as "Skills for Today Week" to honor educators and organizations, including beyond school programs, working to equip all learners with the knowledge and skills required for workforce, college, and life success.
Policy area: Education

Summary:
Supports designation of Skills for Today Week. Honors the role of educators, schools, and beyond school learning initiatives in promoting 21st-century learning.

[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 841 Introduced in House (IH)]

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115th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 841

 Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 23, 2018, 
through April 27, 2018, as ``Skills for Today Week'' to honor educators 
 and organizations, including beyond school programs, working to equip 
  all learners with the knowledge and skills required for workforce, 
                       college, and life success.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 24, 2018

 Mr. Loebsack (for himself and Mr. Costello of Pennsylvania) submitted 
   the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
                      Education and the Workforce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 23, 2018, 
through April 27, 2018, as ``Skills for Today Week'' to honor educators 
 and organizations, including beyond school programs, working to equip 
  all learners with the knowledge and skills required for workforce, 
                       college, and life success.

Whereas students need skills that reflect today's workforce demands so that they 
        can earn a living wage and contribute to maintaining United States 
        competitiveness;
Whereas employers need a highly skilled workforce to keep up with the fast pace 
        of change in business today;
Whereas United States executives say they need a workforce equipped with skills 
        beyond the traditional ``three Rs'' of reading, writing, and arithmetic 
        if they are to grow their businesses and organizations in the 21st 
        century;
Whereas learning takes place throughout life in many places and spaces;
Whereas from birth through their careers, learners need a broad range of 
        experiences that develop their skills, dispositions, and abilities to 
        succeed;
Whereas a strong foundation for success is rooted in learning that happens in 
        and out of school;
Whereas 21st-century learning environments and opportunities are essential to 
        prepare all students for the challenges of workforce, college, and life 
        success in the 21st century and beyond, as well as ensure ongoing 
        innovation in our economy and the health of our democracy; and
Whereas all learners need and deserve 21st-century learning opportunities to 
        thrive as tomorrow's leaders, workers, and citizens: Now, therefore, be 
        it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) honors the vital role of educators, schools, and beyond 
        school learning initiatives in promoting 21st-century learning, 
        including preparing students for success after graduation;
            (2) supports the designation of ``Skills for Today Week'';
            (3) recognizes the importance of 21st-century learning and 
        equipping learners with the communication, collaboration, 
        critical thinking, and creativity skills they need for success 
        after graduation; and
            (4) supports and encourages schools, States, community 
        organizations, businesses, and other leaders to work 
        collaboratively to ensure all students graduate with the 
        knowledge and skills they need to succeed.
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