Murray, Collins Announce Resolution Designating this Week "National School Counseling Week"

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Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced a resolution designating February 6th through February 10th, 2012 as "National School Counseling Week." The resolution seeks to increase awareness of the important and necessary role school counselors play in the lives of students in the United States. Recognizing the work of school counselors is especially important as schools across the country face budgetary pressures and are often forced to make difficult cuts to school counseling.

"School counseling is critical to ensuring that all students have the opportunity to learn and develop to their fullest potential," said Senator Patty Murray. "Unfortunately, school counselors are often among the first positions to be eliminated when school budgets are cut, but they are more important now than ever before as families and students deal with the turbulent effects of this tough economic climate. I am proud to join with Senator Collins in introducing this resolution."

"Our nation's school counselors are a vital part of the education system. They help students focus on academic, social, and career development so that they can achieve their goals and become successful members of society," said Senator Susan Collins. "It is important that we recognize the role school counselors play in encouraging increased academic, personal, social, and career achievement."

The resolution was also sponsored by Senators Carl Levin (D-MI), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), and Jim Webb (D-VA).

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