National Teachers’ Day 2023: Date, History, Facts, Activities

National Teachers’ Day is celebrated on the first Tuesday of the first full week of May (May 9), and we are eager to express our gratitude to our teachers. Everyone has had a favourite instructor who has inspired them. This day intended to recognise them was created by a teacher. Eleanor Roosevelt herself was the first lady in question. Eleanor Roosevelt was more than the wife of Franklin D. Roosevelt; she had a history of civic duty and advocated for fellow educators. Her interest in education began at a tender age, when her aunt Anna “Barnie” Roosevelt encouraged and tutored her privately. No matter how far up the social ladder she climbed, she never neglected her roots. If your favourite teacher has inspired you to pursue a career in education, there are numerous scholarships available.

The background of National Teachers’ Day

In 1953, Eleanor Roosevelt addressed Congress in an effort to persuade them that teachers deserved a day to recognise their efforts. Prior to that moment, the commemoration of the day was ambiguous. It is believed that some schools in certain states were already observing the day, but she wanted to make it official because there was no distinct consensus.

Together with the Kansas State and Indiana State Boards of Education, the National Education Association (NEA) lobbied Congress to recognise the day. The first National Teachers’ Day did not become an official national holiday until 1980, despite her best efforts.

National Teachers’ Day was initially observed on March 7 until 1984, when it was shifted to May. It evolved into Teacher Appreciation Week with the help of the National PTA, giving teachers more time to luxuriate in appreciation. One year later, the NEA designated the first Tuesday of each week as National Teacher Appreciation Day.

Today, the official national day honours teachers through the giving of gifts and the heaping of praise from students and parents. On social media, the hashtags #TeacherAppreciationDay and #NationalTeachersDay are used to demonstrate how teachers have a global impact.

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DAY OF THE TEACHER ACTIVITIES

Make it specific

Why not make it personal? A teacher can only consume so many fruits. Write a letter to your favourite teacher expressing how much you appreciate them. Be careful to provide specific examples, indicating that you have observed them. Once they realise the impact they’ve had, it will undoubtedly warm their souls.

Offer your support

The teacher’s responsibility can be substantial. Long hours at school and after school, in addition to having to account for every pupil in their classes, can be challenging for teachers. Offering assistance can assist in lightening their burden. Perhaps they require assistance cleaning their room or grading papers. These modest actions cumulatively make a significant difference.

Instagram it

With their permission, share the photos on your social media account and describe what makes them stand out. We all require inspiration on occasion, including those whose task it is to inspire. By recognising them on a larger stage, you can uplift their spirits and encourage other students to consider the instructors who have impacted their lives.

5 SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT TEACHERS

• Early in her career, Eleanor Roosevelt was a dance and callisthenics instructor.
• There are over 3 million K-12 instructors and over 55 million students in the United States.
• The state of Massachusetts honours teachers on the first Sunday of June, presumably to give them a break from labour.
• Pre K-12 educators make up the largest occupational category in the United States.
• Because the majority of teachers are employed by public institutions, they are eligible for 401(k) and 403(b) retirement plans.

NATIONAL TEACHERS’ DAY DATES

Year	Date	Day
2021	May 4	Tuesday
2022	May 3	Tuesday
2023	May 9	Tuesday
2024	May 7	Tuesday
2025	May 6	Tuesday