American Education Week, 2020

In simple terms

This proclamation designates November 15-21, 2020 as American Education Week, celebrating education while emphasizing school choice, safe school reopening during COVID-19, and parental control over education funding. It commends teachers and calls on states and communities to support high-quality education.

Federal Register Open PDF 85 FR 73399

Record & deadlines

Nov 13, 2020Signed
Signed by the President
Nov 18, 2020FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 85 FR 73399
Federal Register PDF
Nov 21, 2020
American Education Week ends
Nov 15, 2020
American Education Week begins

Key directives

Proclaim November 15 through November 21, 2020 as American Education Week
Call on States and communities to support high-quality education to meet the needs of all students

What to expect

Immediate

Proclamation of American Education Week, November 15-21, 2020

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

Document contains political messaging on school choice and COVID-19 reopening policy embedded in ceremonial proclamation
Vague 'call on States and communities' lacks enforceable mechanism
References to prior administration actions (SECURE Act, DC Opportunity Scholarship funding) as accomplishments rather than new directives