Search Results: keywords:"student learning"

  • H. RES. 977 — Recognizing the importance and contributions of National Board Certified Teachers.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:261

    H. RES. 977 recognizes the significance and contributions of National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) in the United States. The resolution highlights that NBCTs demonstrate professional teaching excellence and have a positive impact on student learning, especially for low-income students. It...

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    In the United States, a special group of teachers called National Board Certified Teachers are being celebrated for being really good at their jobs and helping students learn better. This idea also suggests having a special week to recognize these teachers, hoping to support and encourage others to become board-certified too.

  • H. RES. 218 — Recognizing and honoring teachers who have earned or maintained National Board Certification.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:284

    H. RES. 218 is a resolution that recognizes and honors teachers who have earned or maintained National Board Certification. It highlights the role of these certified teachers in enhancing student learning and acknowledges their contributions to school leadership and education...

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    Teachers who get a special certificate called National Board Certification are being recognized and praised because they help students learn better and make schools great places. Some states even give these teachers extra rewards or bonuses to say thank you!

  • S. RES. 533 — Expressing support for the designation of January 21 through 27, 2024, as National Board Certified Teachers Week.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:237

    S. RES. 533 expresses the Senate's support for designating January 21 through 27, 2024, as "National Board Certified Teachers Week." This resolution highlights the importance of National Board Certified Teachers who meet rigorous standards and significantly contribute to...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to make a special week in January where people celebrate teachers who have worked very hard and passed big tests to be the best at teaching. These teachers help kids learn a lot, especially after the pandemic, and the bill thinks it’s important to support them.

  • S. 404 — To direct the Surgeon General to conduct a study regarding the use of mobile devices in elementary and secondary schools, and to establish a pilot program of awarding grants to enable certain schools to create a school environment free of mobile devices.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,237

    S. 404 proposes that the Surgeon General conduct a nationwide study on the impact of mobile device usage in elementary and secondary schools, particularly focusing on areas like student learning, mental health, and classroom behavior. The bill also seeks to create a pilot...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 404 wants to see how using phones in schools affects kids and offers some schools money to try keeping phones away during class. It allows exceptions for health reasons and wants to see how this changes school life.