Education Week Is Now Being Celebrated

The concept of a free and equal education is an American tradition and this country’s strength. Each year American Education Week is observed the last full week before Thanksgiving; the theme this year is “Better Schools Shape Better Tomorrows.” During this week, citizens nationwide are asked to be aware of and become involved in their children’s education.

American Education Week began in 1921. The 12 major education organizations, including the National PTA, that act as co-sponsors are striving to make the citizens of this country aware of the workings of our public school system and to provide opportunities for individual support and involvement in improving our nation’s schools--a responsibility of parents, teachers, administrators, community and business leaders, elected officials and the general public. The future of our country and of our economy is linked to the quality of education provided for our children. It is important that the public recognizes its role in re-examining and re-evaluating the learning environment and in ensuring that American public schools receive the support necessary to help them turn the dreams of our nation’s students--tomorrow’s leaders--into realities.

The Torrance Council of PTAs is joining in celebrating public education during American Education Week, Nov. 14-20, 1993. We urge all citizens to make a commitment to public education and to the future of all children.

MARILYN KUNZ

President

Torrance Council of PTAs

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