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House Resolution Supporting Teacher Appreciation Week 2025

Original title: Supporting the designation of the week of May 5 through May 9, 2025, as "Teacher Appreciation Week".

May 5, 2025

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Last action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.May 5, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution establishes a formal federal recognition of teachers and expresses the House of Representatives' support for including educators in future education policy discussions at all government levels.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Public school teachers

The resolution recognizes their professional role and advocates for their inclusion in future policy decision-making.

Federal, State, and local education leaders

The resolution encourages these leaders to engage directly with teachers when creating policies that impact classrooms.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This resolution formally recognizes the week of May 5 through May 9, 2025, as 'Teacher Appreciation Week.' It highlights the role of public school teachers and encourages policymakers to include teachers in education decision-making processes.

Key Facts

Designates May 5 through May 9, 2025, as 'Teacher Appreciation Week'.
States that there are approximately 3,000,000 public school teachers in the United States.
Notes that only 19 percent of teachers would recommend the teaching profession to others.
Cites survey data indicating 84 percent of teachers support federal anti-discrimination protections for students.
Cites survey data indicating 74 percent of teachers support the right of undocumented students to attend public school.
Cites survey data indicating 92 percent of teachers support funding for Title I and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Cites survey data indicating 87 percent of teachers support the public service loan forgiveness program.
Cites survey data indicating 88 percent of teachers support the use of culturally relevant teaching materials.
Cites survey data indicating 79 percent of teachers support statewide collection of student achievement data.
Cites survey data indicating 84 percent of teachers support reserving public tax dollars for public schools.
Cites survey data indicating 70 percent of teachers support the existence of a fully staffed Department of Education.
Cites survey data indicating 88 percent of teachers support leveraging artificial intelligence in the classroom.
Cites survey data indicating 85 percent of teachers support exploring team-teaching models.
Cites survey data indicating 87 percent of teachers support differentiated compensation for hard-to-staff subject areas.
Cites survey data indicating 93 percent of teachers support differentiated compensation for hard-to-staff schools.
Cites survey data indicating 89 percent of teachers support differentiated compensation for teacher leaders.
Cites survey data indicating 75 percent of teachers support differentiated compensation for highly effective teachers.
Cites survey data indicating 80 percent of teachers support diversifying the teaching profession.
Affirms that public school teachers should have a seat at the table in education policymaking.
Encourages leaders at all levels to engage directly with teachers.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution change federal education funding?

No, this is a resolution expressing support and recognition; it does not enact new funding or change existing laws.

What is the purpose of this resolution?

The purpose is to formally recognize the contributions of public school teachers and to encourage policymakers to include teachers in the development of education policy.

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Teacher-Centric Policy Advocacy

The resolution uses its 'Whereas' clauses to present a detailed platform of teacher-supported policy reforms, including AI integration and differentiated compensation, rather than just standard commemorative language.

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Connected Entities

personMrs. Hayes“Primary sponsor of the resolution.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Education and Workforce“The committee to which the resolution was referred.”Map →

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