U.S. Representative Martin Heinrich honored the teachers of New Mexico’s First Congressional District for their lasting contributions by introducing a National Teacher Day resolution on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.
“Teachers keep the values of our democracy alive by educating children to think freely and by broadening their understanding of the world,” said Rep. Heinrich.
“I'm focused on making our district an outstanding place to raise a family,” said Rep. Heinrich. “Teachers hold the key to a stronger, more productive tomorrow. They are the caretakers of our children's futures.”
The National Teacher Day resolution stated that there should be a national day of recognition for teachers on the Tuesday of the first full week of May, as recognized by the National Education Association.
Further, this resolution would call on the President to issue a proclamation to the American people to observe and celebrate a National Teacher Day, a concept endorsed by NEA.
One of the key focuses of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which Rep. Heinrich voted for earlier this year, was making investments in education, including appropriating $512 Million for New Mexico public schools for IDEA and Title I programs. These investments were designed to prevent teacher layoffs and other cuts in education services by hard-pressed local school districts, maintain programs for low-income students and students with disabilities, and develop a better educated workforce in order to jumpstart the economy.
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