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Friday, May 11, 2012

Randi Weingarten: Teacher Appreciation -- More Than Just a Week?

Randi Weingarten: Teacher Appreciation -- More Than Just a Week?:


Teacher Appreciation -- More Than Just a Week?



There have been countless wonderful tributes to teachers over the course of this Teacher Appreciation Week. Like many others who have given shout outs to teachers this week -- I've thought of Mr. Swift and Ms. Gaffney -- teachers who made a huge difference in my life. Teachers deserve these accolades and more. 

There is nothing nobler than to be a teacher -- it is an ongoing act of service that empowers our children and shapes our future. In return, the primary things teachers request are the tools, time and trust they need to do their jobs.

Teachers have undoubtedly welcomed the cease-fire this week from the attacks and blanket condemnation that frequently are leveled at our profession. In these final moments of Teacher Appreciation Week, I'm thinking ahead to the weeks ahead. My hope is that teachers will get the