/teacher-appreciation Teacher Appreciation en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Mon, 06 May 2024 17:55:52 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-what-teachers-really-want-for-teacher-appreciation-week/2024/05 Teachers and principals share how to turn gestures of appreciation into meaningful action to support the profession. Mon, 06 May 2024 17:55:52 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-what-teachers-really-want-for-teacher-appreciation-week/2024/05 /leadership/what-schools-can-do-to-make-sure-support-staff-feel-appreciated/2024/04 Support staff ensure schools are functioning. Here are five tips to help them feel as if they're an integral part of the school community. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 18:53:56 GMT /leadership/what-schools-can-do-to-make-sure-support-staff-feel-appreciated/2024/04 /teaching-learning/forget-the-free-food-and-gift-cards-heres-the-kind-of-recognition-teachers-really-want/2024/03 New survey results reveal what teachers and administrators find to be the most meaningful type of acknowledgment from a supervisor. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:29:54 GMT /teaching-learning/forget-the-free-food-and-gift-cards-heres-the-kind-of-recognition-teachers-really-want/2024/03 /teaching-learning/teachers-stress-trickles-down-to-students-heres-what-schools-are-doing-about-it/2023/10 The past few years in the classroom have been grueling. But there are things districts can do to help teachers. Here are some examples. Mon, 16 Oct 2023 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-stress-trickles-down-to-students-heres-what-schools-are-doing-about-it/2023/10 /teaching-learning/abbott-elementary-star-sheryl-lee-ralph-get-your-teachers-the-money-they-deserve/2023/05 The actress spoke at an NEA- and PTA-sponsored event kicking off Teacher Appreciation Week. Mon, 08 May 2023 20:51:28 GMT /teaching-learning/abbott-elementary-star-sheryl-lee-ralph-get-your-teachers-the-money-they-deserve/2023/05 /teaching-learning/teachers-share-the-most-meaningful-ways-to-show-appreciation/2023/05 You don't always need flowers and mugs, they say: Go for small but meaningful gestures. Fri, 05 May 2023 18:46:28 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-share-the-most-meaningful-ways-to-show-appreciation/2023/05 /leadership/principals-here-are-4-ways-to-show-your-appreciation-for-teachers/2023/05 A sincere thank you and a day off to catch up on grading are among the ideas readers shared. Thu, 04 May 2023 20:26:10 GMT /leadership/principals-here-are-4-ways-to-show-your-appreciation-for-teachers/2023/05 /leadership/how-districts-can-prevent-teachers-from-quitting-mid-year/2023/01 Routine, actionable feedback and small gestures of appreciation go a long way, superintendents say Wed, 18 Jan 2023 22:07:39 GMT /leadership/how-districts-can-prevent-teachers-from-quitting-mid-year/2023/01 /teaching-learning/10-teacher-educator-valentines-for-these-trying-times/2022/02 At Education Week, we’re sharing a little love (and snark) with the K-12 community in the form of valentines. Thu, 10 Feb 2022 21:05:44 GMT /teaching-learning/10-teacher-educator-valentines-for-these-trying-times/2022/02 /teaching-learning/meet-the-four-finalists-for-the-2022-national-teacher-of-the-year/2022/01 The four finalists hail from Colorado, Hawaii, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, and were recognized for their dedication to student learning. Wed, 19 Jan 2022 22:09:01 GMT /teaching-learning/meet-the-four-finalists-for-the-2022-national-teacher-of-the-year/2022/01 /leadership/what-teachers-who-might-quit-are-really-thinking/2021/10 What factors are driving teachers to the verge of quitting? And what can district and school leaders do about it? Thu, 28 Oct 2021 20:36:28 GMT /leadership/what-teachers-who-might-quit-are-really-thinking/2021/10 /teaching-learning/joe-and-jill-biden-honor-teachers-at-long-delayed-white-house-ceremony/2021/10 The president, with the first lady in attendance, called teachers the "single most consequential people in the world beyond our parents." Mon, 18 Oct 2021 22:53:04 GMT /teaching-learning/joe-and-jill-biden-honor-teachers-at-long-delayed-white-house-ceremony/2021/10 /teaching-learning/we-asked-teachers-how-they-want-to-be-appreciated-heres-what-they-said/2021/05 All they need is respect, independence, a break, and a heartfelt word of thanks after a difficult year. Tue, 04 May 2021 21:13:22 GMT /teaching-learning/we-asked-teachers-how-they-want-to-be-appreciated-heres-what-they-said/2021/05 /teaching-learning/opinion-its-teacher-appreciation-week-flowers-mugs-were-looking-for-something-more/2021/04 Lately, teachers have been hailed as heroes then denounced as obstructionists, say seven State Teachers of the Year. Here’s what they need. Fri, 30 Apr 2021 17:19:27 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-its-teacher-appreciation-week-flowers-mugs-were-looking-for-something-more/2021/04 /teaching-learning/stories-to-make-you-smile-dwayne-the-rock-johnson-surprises-retiring-teacher/2020/05 Sharing moments of levity and hope from the education world amid the mass disruption of schooling and life from the coronavirus. Fri, 08 May 2020 18:49:56 GMT /teaching-learning/stories-to-make-you-smile-dwayne-the-rock-johnson-surprises-retiring-teacher/2020/05 /teaching-learning/teacher-appreciation-week-wrap-up-see-how-educators-are-innovating-during-covid-19/2020/05 Three incredible stories of teachers who have come up with creative ways to mark milestones and connect with students. Thu, 07 May 2020 21:50:00 GMT /teaching-learning/teacher-appreciation-week-wrap-up-see-how-educators-are-innovating-during-covid-19/2020/05 /teaching-learning/chance-the-rappers-new-awards-show-honors-teachers-during-school-shutdowns/2020/05 This Teacher Appreciation Week, the Grammy award-winning musician will honor 10 teachers and give out $300,000 in partnership with Box Tops for Education. Thu, 07 May 2020 16:46:00 GMT /teaching-learning/chance-the-rappers-new-awards-show-honors-teachers-during-school-shutdowns/2020/05 /teaching-learning/teacher-appreciation-week-stories-of-dedication-and-creativity/2020/05 In recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week, here are three of the many examples of teachers finding creative, fun, and generous ways to teach while their students are stuck at home. Tue, 05 May 2020 19:14:53 GMT /teaching-learning/teacher-appreciation-week-stories-of-dedication-and-creativity/2020/05 /teaching-learning/its-teacher-appreciation-week-see-how-3-educators-are-helping-students-during-covid-19/2020/05 These teachers are doing whatever they can to help their students during COVID-19, including donating money to needy families, caring for a baby, and visiting a student to cheer her up. Sun, 03 May 2020 19:08:43 GMT /teaching-learning/its-teacher-appreciation-week-see-how-3-educators-are-helping-students-during-covid-19/2020/05 /leadership/in-unprecedented-times-these-principals-are-going-all-out-on-teacher-appreciation/2020/04 Teacher Appreciation Week this year falls at a time when nearly all teachers in the country are working remotely. But principals are going all out to show teachers that they recognize and appreciate their efforts amid the coronavirus school closures. Thu, 30 Apr 2020 21:46:27 GMT /leadership/in-unprecedented-times-these-principals-are-going-all-out-on-teacher-appreciation/2020/04 /teaching-learning/how-top-teachers-make-student-voice-a-high-priority/2020/03 The winners of the 2019-2020 Milken Educator Awards reflect on how they invite students' questions about the world and encourage them to share their perspectives. Wed, 11 Mar 2020 18:13:00 GMT /teaching-learning/how-top-teachers-make-student-voice-a-high-priority/2020/03 /leadership/teachers-to-principals-here-are-the-best-ways-to-show-appreciation/2019/10 We asked teachers to share how they most want their principals to show appreciation for the work they do. Wed, 16 Oct 2019 00:58:54 GMT /leadership/teachers-to-principals-here-are-the-best-ways-to-show-appreciation/2019/10 /teaching-learning/jonathan-van-ness-former-teacher-gets-a-queer-eye-makeover-it-was-surreal/2019/07 In the new season of Netflix's Queer Eye, the Fab Five paid a visit to Kathleen Dooley, a long-time music director in Van Ness' hometown. Wed, 24 Jul 2019 19:46:11 GMT /teaching-learning/jonathan-van-ness-former-teacher-gets-a-queer-eye-makeover-it-was-surreal/2019/07 /teaching-learning/during-teacher-appreciation-week-strike-organizers-reflect-on-meaning-of-thanks/2019/05 For educators who have staged strikes and walkouts over the past year and a half, calls to simply thank teachers can feel frustratingly inadequate, they say. Wed, 08 May 2019 15:13:48 GMT /teaching-learning/during-teacher-appreciation-week-strike-organizers-reflect-on-meaning-of-thanks/2019/05 /teaching-learning/kenyan-science-teacher-wins-1-million-international-education-prize/2019/03 Peter Tabichi, who has led his students in a remote, rural area of Kenya to win national recognition in science, is the fifth educator to win the annual Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize. Mon, 25 Mar 2019 15:28:00 GMT /teaching-learning/kenyan-science-teacher-wins-1-million-international-education-prize/2019/03 /teaching-learning/this-u-s-music-teacher-is-a-finalist-for-a-1-million-global-teaching-prize/2019/02 Melissa Salguero, an elementary school music teacher in New York City, is the only U.S. teacher among the 10 finalists announced today. Thu, 21 Feb 2019 00:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/this-u-s-music-teacher-is-a-finalist-for-a-1-million-global-teaching-prize/2019/02 /technology/mad-men-and-queer-eye-stars-among-those-fundraising-for-teachers-on-instagram/2018/09 Some stars are asking their Instagram followers to buy supplies for teachers in underserved areas using #10FeaturedTeachers. Fri, 28 Sep 2018 19:11:00 GMT /technology/mad-men-and-queer-eye-stars-among-those-fundraising-for-teachers-on-instagram/2018/09 /leadership/after-500-posts-retired-teacher-nancy-flanagan-sunsets-her-ed-week-blog/2018/09 After nine years of faithful blogging for Education Week Teacher, retired educator Nancy Flanagan has written her 500th and final post for the website. Tue, 25 Sep 2018 19:54:48 GMT /leadership/after-500-posts-retired-teacher-nancy-flanagan-sunsets-her-ed-week-blog/2018/09 /leadership/opinion-the-grinch-who-stole-teacher-appreciation-week/2018/05 It's time we asked ourselves just who gets 'appreciated' once a year--and whose work is considered vital, essential and fully professional year-round, with no need for annual symbolic gestures. There's something about Teacher Appreciation Week that smacks of a pat on the head for being willing to go the distance without adequate compensation or support. Fri, 11 May 2018 20:53:38 GMT /leadership/opinion-the-grinch-who-stole-teacher-appreciation-week/2018/05 /teaching-learning/opinion-appreciate-teachers-every-day-not-just-on-one-special-week/2018/05 Educators should and can be acknowledged and appreciated every day school is in session. Tue, 08 May 2018 09:00:05 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-appreciate-teachers-every-day-not-just-on-one-special-week/2018/05