Whereas educators such as teachers and school staff are foundational to the development of future generations of Americans; Whereas the COVID–19 pandemic illuminated preexisting challenges and caused an unprecedented transformation of our Nation’s education system; Whereas educators continue to exhibit resilience and a commitment to their students and school communities in spite of workforce challenges; Whereas educators are expected to meet the diverse academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of individual students while simultaneously meeting the demands of required accountability measures, conferencing with parents, and adapting to new programs and initiatives required by State and local educational agencies; Whereas educators are still experiencing secondary trauma and compassion fatigue; Whereas a 2021 survey found that since the start of the pandemic, 27 percent of teachers self-reported symptoms consistent with clinical depression, 37 percent self-reported symptoms consistent with anxiety disorder, and 19 percent self-reported increased use of substances to cope with stress; Whereas a 2021 study found that teachers are almost twice as likely to experience frequent, job-related stress and nearly 3 times as likely to experience symptoms of depression than the general adult population; Whereas a 2021 report found that teachers are asking for more mental health training and resources, access to on-site therapeutic resources, and more time to both fulfill their professional responsibilities and to focus explicitly on their own mental health; Whereas a 2022 survey revealed that more than half of teachers said they were considering leaving the field or retiring, more now than they were before the pandemic; Whereas teacher well-being is often overlooked as a part of school health and a component of ensuring academic success; and Whereas it would be appropriate to observe the week of May 22 through May 26, 2023, as Educator Mental Health Awareness Week : Now, therefore, be it