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Recognizing National Education Week of 2024

Floor Speech

Date: Oct. 22, 2024
Location: Washington, DC

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Mr. HARRIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to recognize all who contribute to Education in anticipation of National Education Week 2024.

American Education Week started as an effort to better generate public support for education as a joint effort between the National Education Association (NEA) and the American Legion. Concerned with as much as 25 percent of World War I draftees being illiterate, the two organizations sought to shine a national light on the need to increase support for education. 103 years later, educators around the country continue this advocacy which I am proud to support.

Maryland's First Congressional district has over 200 schools at all levels of our education system, all of which with a dedicated team of teachers and support staff committed to bringing out the best in our next generation. As we celebrate the upcoming 103rd National Education week between November 18th through November 22nd, let us all take a moment to express our gratitude for their service to our communities.

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