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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 27 THROUGH MARCH 3, 2023, TO BE "PUBLIC SCHOOLS

WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

     

     Introduced By: Senators Lawson, Gallo, Picard, Felag, and Euer

     Date Introduced: February 28, 2023

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

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     WHEREAS, Public education is the foundation of a 21st-century democracy; and

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     WHEREAS, Our nation's public schools are where students come to be educated as

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citizens of the United States; and

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     WHEREAS, Each public school prepares our Nation's young people to contribute to the

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society, economy, and citizenry of the country; and

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     WHEREAS, Ninety percent of American children attend public schools; and

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     WHEREAS, Local, State, and Federal lawmakers should prioritize support for

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strengthening the nation's public schools and empowering local education leaders to implement,

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manage, and lead school districts in partnership with educators, parents, and other local education

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stakeholders and learning communities; and

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     WHEREAS, Local, State and Federal lawmakers should support such necessities as

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counseling, extracurricular activities, and mental health programs that are critical to help students

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engage in learning; and

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     WHEREAS, Public schools should provide an environment where all students can

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succeed, beginning in their earliest years, regardless of who they are or where they live; and

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     WHEREAS, Efforts should be supported to advance equity and excellence in public

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education and to implement continuous improvement and evidence-based practices; and

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     WHEREAS, Every child has the right to an education that helps them reach their full

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potential and to attend schools that offer a high-quality educational experience; and

 

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     WHEREAS, Stable, equitable, and adequate funding for great public schools for every

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student in America is necessary to ensure that students have inviting classrooms and school

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libraries with up-to-date resources as well as well-prepared and supported educators; and

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     WHEREAS, Our nation needs to support the educators, including teachers,

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paraprofessionals, and principals who provide a well-rounded and complete curriculum and create

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joy in learning; and

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     WHEREAS, The Nation's school buildings should have class sizes small enough to allow

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students to receive one-on-one attention and to access support services such as health care,

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nutrition, and after-school programs when needed; and

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     WHEREAS, Students, teachers, and professionals make the Nation's schools vital

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components of the community; and

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     WHEREAS, Parents and communities are working hard to improve educational

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outcomes for children across the country; now, therefore be it

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     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby proclaims February 27

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through March 3, 2023, to be "Public Schools Week" in Rhode Island; and be it further

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     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Commissioner Angelica M. Infante-Green,

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Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, State of Rhode Island.

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