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This resolution seeks to honor teaching assistants by requesting Governor Kathy Hochul proclaim September 27, 2025, as Teaching Assistants' Day in New York State, recognizing their critical contributions to education. The resolution highlights that approximately 1.1 million teaching assistants are employed nationwide, with New York having one of the highest rates of employment and salary for these professionals. It emphasizes that teaching assistants are instrumental in classroom success, developing important individual relationships with students, and creating exceptional learning environments. The resolution acknowledges teaching assistants as significant educators who serve multiple roles including listeners, explorers, role models, motivators, and mentors, and who contribute to developing good citizenship and opening students' minds to new ideas and knowledge. By memorializing this day, the legislative body aims to raise awareness of teaching assistants' hard work and efforts, and formally recognize their dedication to educational programs and student opportunities. The resolution will be transmitted to Governor Hochul as an official record of this recognition.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K725