April 5, 1968
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Teachers-in-Politics Weekend
HON. EDMUND S. MUSKIE OF MAINE IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES Friday, April 5, 1968
Mr. MUSKIE. Mr. President, I was pleased to learn that the National Education Association has designated the weekend of April 5 to 7 as Teachers-in-Politics Weekend. This weekend, which will be observed throughout the country is designed to focus the attention of teachers, parents, and politicians on the importance of recognizing that educational policy decisions are political decisions and that educators must take an active role in helping shape those decisions.
I am happy that the Maine Teachers Association will participate in Teachers-in-Politics Weekend. Never before has our Nation required a higher degree of citizen participation in politics – at the local, State, and National levels. Each individual should feel he has a definite role in shaping local institutions and local policy. Teachers-in-Politics Weekend will help in shaping local policy. By encouraging teachers to take an active interest in politics the National Education Association is performing a valuable public service.