National Teacher Day
May 4, 2010
Great Teachers Make Great Public Schools
On National Teacher Day, thousands of communities take time to honor their local educators and acknowledge the crucial role teachers play in making sure every student receives a quality education. This year's event takes place on May 4, 2010.
Teacher Thank-You Project
Join NEA’s effort to say “thank you” to teachers by participating in our Teacher Thank-You Project.2010 Artwork and Materials Available
Be sure to download our 2010 poster and Web banners. Also, take a look at our sample proclamation, news release, and activity ideas to plan an unforgettable National Teacher Day event in your community.2009 Events
NEA’s Teacher Thank-You Project
To kick-off National Teacher Day 2009, hundreds of local public school students and their teachers joined U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, members of Congress, and NEA President Dennis Van Roekel on May 4 to unveil NEA’s "Teacher Thank-You Project," a never-before-seen collection of thousands of thank-you cards artfully displayed on a larger-than-life mural measuring 8 feet tall and 75 feet wide. View photos from the event.
This project is an unprecedented effort to collect thank-you messages for teachers around the world. Thousands of cards from celebrities, athletes, lawmakers, notable public figures, and individuals have been compiled. To see a virtual version of the mural, watch video from the unveiling, and view pictures, go toTeacher Thank-You Project.
VIDEO
Teachers...We Just Want to Say Thanks!
Watch this video to see NEAs Teacher Thank-You Project, a first-ever effort to publicly thank teachers for their commitment and dedication to students.
Watch this video to see NEAs Teacher Thank-You Project, a first-ever effort to publicly thank teachers for their commitment and dedication to students.