When is Teacher Appreciation Day?
Teachers are one of the highly important professionals in the world. They play a significant role in the lives of the youth, as they involve themselves in molding them into responsible citizens of the society. Thus, a day of celebrating these unsung heroes came into existence.
Teacher Appreciation Day, or simply Teachers' Day, is a yearly event to appreciate and honor these educators for their contributions to the community. This is also a day to highlight and focus on teachers' concerns and priorities regarding their profession. Although it is being held worldwide, the exact date for this occasion varies from one country to another.
In the United States, the National Teachers' Day is on Tuesday during Teacher
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This date was chosen to pay tribute to Jose Trinidad Reyes, one of the national heroes in the country, and was the very first head of the National University.
In Guatemala, the 25th of June is the day for the educators, honoring Maria Chinchilla Recinos, a Guatemalan school teacher who died while participating in an anti-government rally.
In Colombia, San Juan Bautista de la Salle's day of appointment as the patron of teachers is also considered to be the country's Teachers' Day. This is annually held on the 15th of May.
In Poland, the anniversary of the formation of the Commission of National Education serves as the day of celebration for teachers. This is celebrated every 14th of October.
In Slovakia, the 28th of March is considered as the country's Teachers' Day, in observance of the birth of John Amos Comenius, a Czech educator, philosopher, and writer.
In Panama, Teachers' Day is on the 1st of December, which is the birth date of Don Manuel José Hurtado, the governor of Panama who is also referred to as the Father of Education in the country.
In Turkey, this special day falls every 24th of November, to remember the date Mustafa Kemal accepted his role as the head teacher of the nations'
She was a firm believer in education and being an advocate for children and adults alike. In Los Angeles, “Selena Day” is on November 3rd, which commemorates the day Selena got her Hollywood star. Even to this day, she is loved and remembered through her fans, celebrities and family. Though her life in the spotlight remained short, her legacy lives on to this
Christopher Columbus Justin Aldridge October 26 2015 Should we be celebrating Columbus day? Yes or no? My answer would be yes! Because I like having days off of school. Also he helped establish the Caribbeans and South America and he found shorter routes to the Indies, because he was smart and knew the world was round, And not flat.
This large genocide that took place, should not be celebrated as a prideful holiday, but more a mourning for the lives lost. Over 2,000 year ago, Eratosthenes, an Ancient Greek mathematician, calculated the circumference of the Earth. This was the first proven hypothesis about Earth’s spherical shape. In 1492, due to the rich - poor learning gap, only the wealthy (Christopher Colombus, Adam Smith, etc.) where
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A national holiday on his birthday and the day he founded his
We have memorial day to remember all the people who died for our country freedom. It was officially was declared on may 5, 1886 by General John Logan. On the first decoration day General James Garfield made a speech at Arlington National cemetery, and 5,000 participants decorated the graves of 20,000 union and confederate soldiers buried there. Memorial day also became more popular after World War I and World War II. There were more American lives lost during the Civil War then the two World Wars combined.
Columbus Day Conundrum Every year on the second Monday of October America celebrates one of its oldest “patriotic” holidays, Columbus Day. Columbus Day is a day to commemorate the discovery of the Western World by Christopher Columbus. Columbus landed in the New World on October 2, 1492 and is ultimately credited with and remembered for discovering the Americas. The United States of America, itself, has always been comprised of immensely patriotic citizens making it no surprise that the so called discoverer of such a beloved country has a holiday dedicated to him. The idea of a holiday for the man who ‘found’ the ‘New World’ from afar, does not seem all that unusual.
I am very indebted to Horace Mann and will continue to work hard in my studies because of an individual that fought for my education. I politely ask you, Mr. President, to consider the idea of having a new national holiday called Education Appreciation
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The Day of the Dead (El día de los muertos) is a very important holiday in Mexico and has been for many years. It is a time to remember loved ones who have passed away and be with your family and friends. There are many traditions carried during the holiday that make it as special as it is. It is also a history-rich event. Originally, el día de los muertos was celebrated in Mexico on October 31.
The celebration is a public event with all kinds of floats,vibrant colors and costumes.with no doubt this celebration is a very incredible and unique mexican holiday another tradition is Semana Santa(the week of Easter).Semana Santa is a celebration of the annual tribute of the Passion of Jesus Christ. The mexicans perform a dance on the streets and pray to god. Semana santa is celebrated on spring break. My favorite tradition to celebrate is El Día de los Muertos (Day of the
23 October 2015 Dear Mr. President, It is well known that, as citizens, it is for us important to contribute in the formation of a great nation, with great people. Leaving all decisions to the ones who hold power does little to achieve this goal. Participating in civic and political issues is the way through which the people make the country both fit its needs and respect the natural rights of every human being. For this reason, I am writing in order to express my opinion about the creation of a new national holiday for a man who has done great things to our society, especially in the educational area.
Throughout history, various ancient civilizations all over the globe have created traditions and customs that have been passed down through generation to generation. The idea of having these customs withstand the test of time is truly remarkable. A perfect example of the passing of tradition is the Mexican celebration of El Dia De Los Muertos. El Dia De Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a holiday that honors and celebrates loved ones of family who have passed away. Although it has its origins from the Aztec Empire, the holiday is widely celebrated in Latin America and even some parts of the United States.
They take the time to know their students and know them well. They appreciate what attributes to each child’s story and take ownership of their role in the child’s life for that school year. I feel that I have the skills and attributes of an outstanding teacher because of the pride I take in the love and support I show my students and families. I know teachers have the power to make a lasting difference and I start every year with that mindset.
“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops” states Henry Brooks Adams, a historian, educator, and author. In today’s society, teachers are undervalued and underappreciated for the huge part that they play in a child, teenager, and adult’s life. Teachers should be paid more because they contribute more to the future of the world than any other career, help students psychologically and financially, and most students in a survey chose that teachers need to be paid more than their annual salary. Teachers contribute more to the future of the world than any other career. They teach students social and intellectual skills needed to be an effective member of society.