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Teaching is a Tough Job

Written by Darren Hewer

teacherappreciationweekThis week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and it’s a good time to pay tribute to the hardworking and dedicated individuals who have dedicated their lives to educating children.

“Teaching is a tough job, requiring boundless energy, time and dedication, both during the school day and beyond. In the course of any day, teachers tie shoelaces, wipe noses and keep order in a classroom of 30 or more students – all while striving to ensure that these students achieve at the highest levels,” said Jess M. Brallier, publisher, Family Education Network. “Teacher Appreciation Week gives parents and students a special time to thank the education professionals in their schools for their expertise and devotion to helping our children build a love for learning.” (PRWeb)

Looking for something nice you can get for your child’s teacher (or any teacher that you know)? There may be just the thing on the FamilyEducation website’s list of the “Top 10 Gifts for Teachers“.

Did you have a favorite teacher growing up? What made them so special? And if you are a teacher yourself, please feel free to share your struggles and triumphs with us!

Related reading: The Teachable Teacher“When I began attending school, I loved my first grade teacher so much that I decided to become a primary school teacher.” Read Elena Chukreyeva’s story of life & faith.

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