National Teacher Day, May 7, 2013
What's New?
- Parents: Show your support for educators by taking our pledge.
- Teachers: Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week with Carnegie Corporation and our partners. Upload your photo of inspired teaching and you could win $3,500 for your favorite school!
- Congratulations to the five outstanding teachers who have been selected for induction into the National Teachers Hall of Fame as members of the Class of 2013.
Help Us Spread the Word!
Join our celebration by updating your social media to thank a teacher. On Tuesday, May 7, change your Facebook status to thank a teacher who made a difference in your life. Orchange your profile and cover photos with images from our NEA Today Facebook page.
Send appreciation messages on Twitter. Be sure to use our #thankateacher hashtag.
Sample posts:
- If you can write your name, #thankateacher
- If you followed your dreams, #thankateacher
- If you can read, #thankateacher
You can also share our videos promoting National Teacher Day and encouraging your networks to thank a teacher.
Resources for Celebrating National Teacher Day
- Ideas and activities for celebrating National Teacher Day
- Five easy ways to make a difference in the lives of teachers
- Artwork and posters
- Sample proclamation
- Sample news release
- Quotes about teaching
- Celebrities Name Their Most Memorable Teachers (PDF, 306 KB, 38pp)
- History of National Teacher Day
Information on the Teaching Profession
Show Your Support and Thank a Teacher by updating your profile and cover image!
Download a vibrant cover photo to feature on your Facebook Timeline. It's easy!
Instructions:
- Choose an image below.
- Right-click on the image and "Save Image As" to your computer.
- Go to your personal Facebook Timeline and click "Change Cover" (or "Add a Cover" if you're new to Timeline).
- Select "Upload Photo" and choose your saved image.
- Click "Save Changes" and you're done!
Profile image (You can also use this one for Twitter)
