Celebrate American Education Week Nov. 15-21
American Education Week Nov. 15-21 will shine a national spotlight on the importance of providing every child in America with a high-quality public education.
The week, co-sponsored by the National Education Association, has been observed annually since 1921. Each day of the week recognizes a different aspect of public education or group of educators:
- Monday, Nov. 16 – Open House Day
- Tuesday, Nov. 17 – Parents Day, in which parents are invited to see first-hand what their children’s school day is like
- Wednesday, Nov. 18 – Education Support Professionals Day
- Thursday, Nov. 19 – Educator for a Day, in which community leaders are invited to try out the duties of an educator
- Friday, Nov. 20 – Substitute Educators Day
More information and posters and other materials are available online from NEA.
Other co-sponsors of American Education Week are the U.S. Department of Education and national organizations including the National PTA, the American Legion, the American Association of School Administrators, the National School Boards Association, the American Federation of Teachers, the American School Counselor Association, the Council of Chief State School Officers, the National School Public Relations Association, the National Association of State Boards of Education, the National Association of Elementary School Principals, and the National Association of Secondary School Principals.
October 29, 2009