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National Teacher Appreciation Day
May 7
The National Day Calendar states that the National Education Association describes National Teacher Day “as a day for honoring teachers and recognizing the lasting contributions they make to our lives.”
Teachers play a critical role in educating and shaping children into future leaders of the world. These professionals help to mold our children and guide them in the right direction. A teacher has influenced us, no matter where we are in our lives. Every business owner, doctor, engineer, or nurse can name a teacher who inspired them.
Political and educational leaders began discussions for a day to honor teachers back in 1944. Eleanor Roosevelt persuaded the 81st Congress to proclaim National Teachers’ Day in 1953. The National Education Association continued to celebrate National Teacher Day on the first Tuesday in March until 1985. The National PTA established Teacher Appreciation Week as the first full week of May when the NEA Representative Assembly voted to make the Tuesday of that week National Teacher Day.