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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate unanimously passed a resolution introduced by U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) to designate November 8, 2012 as “National Parents as Teachers Day,” recognizing the importance of parental education and highlighting the role that early family education plays in the development of children across America. U.S. Senator Patty Murray (Wash.) was an original cosponsor.

The resolution also recognizes the “Parents as Teachers” organization, which was founded 25 years ago in Missouri and continues to work with families in all 50 states and seven other countries.

“Parents are the first and most influential teachers in a child’s life, and it’s important that we recognize the importance of parental involvement,” said Blunt. “I’m proud to honor Parents as Teachers, an organization that began in Missouri 25 years ago and continues to provide important resources to families around the world, giving thousands of young children the opportunity to succeed each year.”

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