IV 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1214 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 8, 2024 Mr. Trone (for himself, Mr. Owens , Mr. Cleaver , Mrs. Chavez-DeRemer , Ms. Williams of Georgia , and Mr. Morelle ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Honoring the resiliency of America’s teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week of May 6, 2024, through May 13, 2024.

Whereas teachers continue to work to overcome the learning deficits resulting from the COVID school closures; Whereas teachers are embracing new paradigms and pedagogies for teaching that reach diverse learners; Whereas teachers are overcoming the issues surrounding chronic absenteeism by creating welcoming school environments that partner with parents, families, and communities to support the learning of all children; Whereas teachers in public, private, charter, and homeschools provide a multitude of choices for all children to become successful, thriving members of society; Whereas teachers continue to embrace rigorous expectations of their students to ensure they are college, career, and vocation ready; Whereas teachers constantly seek opportunities for professional development, such as National Board Certification, and more than half of all teachers possess a master’s degree; Whereas 84 percent of teachers are staying in the profession, and in the same school; Whereas the average teacher has 14.5 years of experience, and 46.5 percent have more than 15 years of experience; Whereas teachers spend an average of 52 hours each week on all teaching and other school-related activities; and Whereas it would be appropriate to honor teacher resilience: Now, therefore, be it