Illinois recognizes teachers and says ‘thank you’
during Teacher Appreciation Week – May 4 – 10
National Teacher Day, Tuesday; highlights important work that teachers do everyday on behalf of students across the state
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is joining with the Illinois Education Association (IEA) and the Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT) in urging students, parents, administrators and communities to honor the state’s more than 130,000 full-time and part-time public school teachers in our classrooms during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4 – 10 and on National Teacher Day, Tuesday, May 6.
“This is an important week in Illinois, as we recognize the dedication, enthusiasm, and commitment that teachers show everyday on behalf of their students,” said State Superintendent of Education Christopher A. Koch. “I am proud of Illinois teachers for the positive impact they have on our student’s lives. Teaching is one of the most rewarding professions and I would hope more people consider taking up the challenge.”
Teacher Appreciation Week is celebrated during the first full week of May and National Teacher Day is celebrated every year on the Tuesday of the first full week of May. These celebrations provide an opportunity to both express appreciation and publicly recognize the important work that teachers do everyday.
“To have great schools you need great teachers and Illinois public school teachers are among the most committed to excellence to be found anywhere,” said IEA President Ken Swanson. “IEA is pleased to see the hard work of our teacher members appreciated and celebrated.”
“Teachers across Illinois routinely go above and beyond the call of duty to help our children learn and their extraordinary efforts are often unsung,” said IFT President Ed Geppert, Jr. “This week we recognize the commitment and caring of teachers and school employees, those front-line professionals who truly make a difference in children’s lives.”
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for All
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is being recognized as a national leader for being the first
state
committed to serving all three-year olds with quality preschool,
according to a report published by the National Institute for
Early Education Research (NIEER) of Rutgers University.
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