Appreciating Teachers This Week and Always

Despite the challenges of the last year, teachers like you have demonstrated more clearly than ever that, when it comes to teaching your students, academics is only one part of the picture. Some of the most important work you do happens between lessons and homework assignments.

It’s the moments of emotional connection and the lessons on initiative, persistence, and optimism that students will carry with them for the rest of their lives. We recognize that you do so much more than guide learning, especially during the pandemic. You’ve been shining examples of unwavering compassion, commitment, and creativity.

We celebrate you this teacher appreciation week and always for the role you play in building a brighter and stronger community, one student at a time.