A resolution designating the week of February 24 through February 28, 2025, as "Public Schools Week".

Whereas public education is a significant institution in a 21st-century democracy;
Whereas public schools in the United States educate students about the values and beliefs that hold the individuals of the United States together as a nation;
Whereas public schools prepare young individuals of the United States to contribute to the society, economy, and citizenry of the country;
Whereas 87 percent of children in the United States attend public schools;
Whereas Federal, State, and local lawmakers should—
prioritize support for strengthening the public schools of the United States;
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; and
support services and programs that are critical to helping students engage in learning, including counseling, extracurricular activities, and mental health support;
Whereas public schools should foster inclusive, safe, and high-quality environments in which children can learn to think critically, problem solve, and build relationships;
Whereas public schools should provide environments in which all students have the opportunity to succeed beginning in their earliest years, regardless of who a student is or where a student lives;
Whereas Congress should support—
efforts to advance equal opportunity and excellence in public education;
efforts to implement evidence-based practices in public education; and
continuous improvements to public education;
Whereas every child should—
receive an education that helps the child reach the full potential of the child; and
attend a school that offers a high-quality educational experience;
Whereas Federal funding, in addition to State and local funds, supports the access of students to inviting classrooms, well-prepared educators, and services to support healthy students, including nutrition and afterschool programs;
Whereas teachers, paraprofessionals, and principals should provide students with 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 February 24 through February 28, 2025, is an appropriate period to designate as “Public Schools Week”: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate designates the week of February 24 through February 28, 2025 as Public Schools Week.