Hey, hey, it's time to give a big shout-out to all the teachers out there! I'm talking about the ones who dedicate their lives to shaping young minds and making our world a better place. Let's raise the roof for my daughter Lea, an Elementary school teacher in Raleigh / Cary, NC, and all the fantastic teacher friends, and all the rockstar teachers in our classrooms.
Seriously, teachers are the bomb dot com. They work so hard to make sure our kids are learning, growing, and having a great time while doing it. And let's not forget the countless hours they spend grading papers, prepping lessons, and dealing with all the craziness that comes with teaching.
But why do we love National Teachers' Day so much? It's because these amazing educators stick with us for life. You know those famous athletes and singers you love? Chances are, they have a favorite teacher who helped shape them into the successful, confident people they are today.
And let's not forget about the power of knowledge, folks! Teachers are the ultimate knowledge gurus, sharing their wisdom with us and making sure we have the tools we need to succeed. From Aristotle to Albert Einstein, educators have been making a huge impact on the world for centuries. That's why we gotta keep the love for teachers going strong.
So here's to all the awesome teachers out there - Happy Teachers Day! Keep doing what you do best and know that we appreciate you more than words can say.
You're the real MVPs!
For all’ who love some history on this:
- The idea of a Teachers' Day celebration can be traced back to the 19th century.
- In the United States, the first Teachers' Day was celebrated on the first Tuesday of March in 1985.
- The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) established October 5th as World Teachers' Day in 1994 to recognize the important role that teachers play in society.
- Many countries celebrate their own National Teachers' Day, usually on a different date.
- In India, Teachers' Day is celebrated on September 5th, which is the birthday of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a philosopher and statesman who served as India's second president and was also a teacher.
- In China, Teachers' Day is celebrated on September 10th to commemorate the birth of Confucius, a famous Chinese teacher and philosopher.
- The theme for World Teachers' Day 2021 was "Teachers at the heart of education recovery" in recognition of the challenges that teachers have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.