The Editor’s Notes
Teacher Appreciation Week began on Monday, but the biggest day for educators is today — Teacher Appreciation Day — also called National Educators Day. This year, we asked educators to nominate their colleagues so we could share stories of their compassion, commitment, and dedication.
EducationNC’s coverage of Teacher Appreciation Week can be found here.
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