; 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 small enough to allow students to receive one-on-one attention 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