03/29/2024
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By Cara Beth Lewis 

Most everyone has had a teacher, or many teachers, who hold a special place in their heart for a lifetime. Teachers do not only educate, but they play an important role in molding children and young adults into the people they will be for the rest of their life. World Teachers’ Day, recognized worldwide on October 5th, is a day to celebrate teachers and their contributions to society.

According to nationaltoday.com, “This holiday marks the anniversary of the adoption of the 1966 UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers. It sets standards regarding the rights and responsibilities of teachers for their initial preparation, further education, recruitment, employment, and learning conditions.”

World Teachers’ Day is important for many reasons. It applauds teachers for their hard work and dedication to education, brings awareness to issues that teachers may face, applauds teachers for creativity, problem-solving, and innovation in education.

 

HOW TO OBSERVE WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY (from nationaltoday.com)

  1. Surprise your teacher with a gift
    Kids can show their appreciation by giving their teacher a heartfelt “thank you” card, surprising them with homemade crafts or drawings, or by writing a poem of admiration.

  2. Make teachers feel special
    Parents love teachers, too! Show just how much on World Teachers’ Day. Collaborate with your local PTA to set up a raffle with gift cards, coffee mugs, and other prizes. Provide coffee and donuts or ask parents to set up a potluck breakfast for teachers before the school day begins.

  3. Give teachers the royal treatment
    Being a teacher can be stressful, exhausting and frustrating. On World Teachers’ Day, school administrations should pamper their teachers. Having lunch catered or surprising teachers with a 10-minute massage are great ways to let teachers know that their hard work doesn’t go unnoticed. If October 5 falls on a weekend, celebrate on the Friday before or the Monday after.

Thank you, teachers, for all that you do. Happy World Teachers’ Day!

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