In many countries, Teachers' Days are
intended to be special days for the appreciation of teachers, and may include celebrations to honor them for their
special contributions in a particular field area, or the community in general.
The date on which Teachers' day is celebrated varies from country to country.
Teachers' days are distinct from World
Teachers' Day which is officially celebrated across the world on Oct 5
History
The idea of celebrating Teachers' Day took ground
independently in many countries during the 20th century; in most cases, they
celebrate a local educator or an important milestone in education (for example,
Argentina commemorates Domingo
Faustino Sarmiento's death on September 11 since 1915, while India celebrates Dr. Sarvepalli
Radhakrishnan's birthday on September 5 since 1962).
This is the primary reason why countries celebrate this day on different dates,
unlike many other International Days.
By Country
Country
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Date of Teachers' Day
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Notes
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Afghanistan
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Oct 15
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Schools have a holiday, but students and teachers gather to
celebrate at schools with special traditional food, cookies, music and
presents for the teachers
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Albania
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March 7
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In 1887, the first secular school which taught lessons in
Albanian was opened on this day in the small city of Korçë. All schools had previously functioned
under the supervision of the Catholic Church in northern and middle Albania;
the Orthodox Church in the south did not allow any Albanian schools.
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Algeria
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February 28
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Argentina
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September 11
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To honor the work of Domingo Faustino Sarmiento after he died.
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Armenia
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First Sunday in October
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Australia
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Last Friday in October
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On Australia’s celebration of World Teachers’ Day, the NEiTA
Foundation and the Australian Scholarships Group (ASG) is proud to announce
the national teaching recipients of the ASG Community Merit Awards. World
Teachers’ Day was started by UNESCO and is celebrated in more than 100
countries around the world each year. On its 40th anniversary this year, it
represents a significant token of the awareness, understanding, and
appreciation displayed for the vital contribution that teachers make to
education.
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Azerbaijan
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October 5
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Between 1965 and 1994, the first Sunday of October. Since 1994,
on October 5, it has coincided with the World Teachers' Day (est. 1994 by
UNESCO).
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Bangladesh
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October 4
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Bahrain
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February 28
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Belarus
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First Sunday of October
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Brunei Darussalam
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September 23
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To commemorate the birth date of the 28th ruler of Brunei, Sultan Omar Ali
Saifuddien III, also known as the
'Architect of Modern Brunei' who amongst others had emphasized the importance
of education to his subjects by introducing a policy of 'free' education
whereby the citizens are charged very nominal fees for attending schools.
This policy has now been followed by the current 29th ruler who has since
extended the policy further.
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Bhutan
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May 2
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Established and marked on the birth anniversary of the third
King of Bhutan, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck,
who introduced modern education to the country.
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Bolivia
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June 6
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Brazil
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October 15
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A decree regulating the elementary schools in Brazil. The
celebration gained popularity throughout the country, and October 15 was
officially designated Teachers' Day in 1963.
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Bulgaria
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October 5
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On 29.09.2006, October 5 was recognized as Teacher's Day by the
government.
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Chile
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October 16
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In 1967, September 11 was chosen as "Día del Maestro"
("Teacher's Day"). The date was moved to December 10 in 1975,
because on that day in 1945, the Chilean poet Gabriela Mistral received the Nobel Prize. In 1977, the date was renamed to "Día del Profesor"
(also "Teacher's Day") and was moved again, to October 16, to honor
the founding of the Colegio de Profesores de Chile (Teachers' Association of
Chile).
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Colombia
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May 15
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This day marks the appointment of San Juan Bautista de la Salle as the patron of teachers. In 1950, Pope Pius
XII granted his approval of La Salle as patron of teachers for championing
the causes of modern education. The holy founder understood the education of
children as the obligation of all. Usually the schools of his time
(1651–1719) only accepted young people studying towards politics or
diplomacy. Juan Bautista outlined the principles of free and universal
education. That same year in Colombia, the President of the Republic declared
that date as Teachers' Day.
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China
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September 10
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In the People's Republic of China (PRC), there are some activities for students to show their
appreciation to teachers, such as presenting gifts, including cards and
flowers. In addition, many former students will go back to their old middle
schools and high schools to give presents to their old teachers.
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Czech Republic
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March 28
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The birthday of John Amos Comenius. Czech students nominate the teachers whose approach most
motivates and inspires them to the competition Zlatý Ámos (Golden Amos). The
coronation of "Golden Amos" take place yearly on March 28.
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Ecuador
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April 13
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Celebrated on this date in honour of Juan Montalvo, an Ecuadorian teacher who planted the seeds
of development in young minds.
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Egypt
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February 28
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El Salvador
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June 22
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Observed as a national holiday.
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Estonia
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October 5
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Germany
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October 5
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Greece
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January 30
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Derived from the Eastern Orthodox faith when the Three Holy Hierarchs and Ecumenical Teachers (Basil the Great, Gregory the
Theologian and John Chrysostom) are commemorated.
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June 25
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A celebration in honour of the teacher Maria Chinchilla who died
during a violent riot in protest against the government.
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September 10
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Before the 1997,
Teachers' Day was on September 28. After the handover to the People's Republic of
China, the day was changed to September 10, which is when the PRC
celebrates the holiday.
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First Sunday of June
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September 5
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The birthdate, [5 September 1888], of the second President of
India, academic philosopher Dr. Sarvepalli
Radhakrishnan. It is considered a "celebration" day,
where teachers and students report to school as usual but the usual
activities and classes are replaced by activities of celebration, thanks and
remembrance. At some schools on this day, the responsibility of teaching is
taken up by the senior students to show appreciation for their teachers.
Another day set aside for commemorating teachers in India and
Nepal is Guru Purnima, also called 'Ashad sukla
purnima'. It typically falls in mid-July.
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November 25
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National Teachers' Day
is commemorated on the same day as the formation of the Indonesian Teachers'
Association, the PGRI. National Teachers' Day is not a holiday, but it is
celebrated by having a ceremonial activity in recognition of certain
teachers, headmasters, and school staff.
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May 2
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Commemorating the
martyrdom of Abulhassan
Khan'ali, a teacher who was shot dead in a meeting in front of
National Parliament during the Mohammad Rezā Shāh era on May 2, 1961. Later the Islamic Republic
government changed it to commemorate the martyrdom of Dr. Morteza Motahhari on May 2, 1979.
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March 1
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May 6
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Teachers' Day is
normally celebrated on May 6 or the first Wednesday in May.[10] In celebration of Teachers' Day, it is common for students and
parents to bring teachers gifts. In addition, most schools are closed early
(half-day).
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February 28
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October 7
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October 5
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Between 1965 and 1994,
the first Sunday of October. Since 1994, on October 5, to coincide with the
World Teachers' Day (est. 1994 by UNESCO).
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March 9
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Between March 3 and
March 9.
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February 28
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October 5
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May 16
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This date was chosen
because on the same day in 1956, the Federal Legislative Council of the
Federation of Malaya endorsed the Razak Report, one of
four reports of the Education Committee regarding education in Malaysia. The
document, known as the Razak Report after Tun Abdul Razak who was Education Minister at the time, has
been the basis of education in Malaysia ever since. Although it is not an
official school holiday, celebrations are usually held on May 16, or earlier,
if it falls on a Saturday or Sunday.
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May 15
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October 5
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First weekend of
February
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February 28
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Full moon day of
nepali month Ashad
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The full moon day is
also called 'Ashad sukla purnima' and the day usually falls in mid-July.
Teacher's day is called "Guru Purnima" in Nepali.
Students pay homage to the teachers, offer them foods and
flowers and receive blessings from the teacher. "Guru devo bhava:"
a Sanskrit phrase meaning "Teacher is God" is still widely
accepted. Teachers are given the highest degree of respect.
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October 5[11]
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October 29
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In 2010 teachers were
encouraged to march against recent cuts in government funding by marching in
Auckland on Sunday 31st.
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February 28
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October 5
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It recognizes the
importance of teachers and attributes progress to the quality of teachers in
Pakistan's Educational System.
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December 1
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To commemorate the
birth date of Manuel José Hurtado, who is known as the father of Panamanian
education due to his promotion of modern universal education through the
establishment of the first public schools and teachers' colleges in what is
now known as Panama— then part of Colombia - aiming to break the vicious cycle of
ignorance and poverty that afflicted the vast majority of the population. He
went on to be named Director-General of Public Instruction of the State of
the Isthmus.[12]
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April 30
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July 6
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During the independence of Peru, libertador don José de San Martín founded the first Normal School for Men by means of a resolution passed by Marquis of
Torre-Tagle on July 6, 1822.
Many years later, on 1953, the then president Manuel A. Odría decided that Teachers' Day would be
commemorated on the 6th of July.
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October 5
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By Presidential
Proclamation No. 479 to
honour more than 500,000 teachers nationwide. However, in the Philippines Teachers' Day is actually celebrated in schools between the
months of September and October (mainly elementary and secondary levels).
Teachers are presented with orchid corsages by students. Groups of students
representing various grade levels perform short skits or song and dance
numbers, or read poetry for their teachers in front of fellow schoolmates in school-wide
activities. These activities are planned by senior students in the Student
Council who coordinate the activities well in advance.
For Filipino-Chinese schools, a program is usually organized by students for teachers on September 27, while September 28, considered as the actual Teachers' Day, is a school holiday where both teachers and students are allowed to rest. September 28 was chosen because it is known as the birthdate of famous Chinese philosopher Confucius. |
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October 14
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This day is the
anniversary of the creation of the Commission of
National Education, created in 1773 through the initiative of King Stanisław August
Poniatowski
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October 5
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October 5
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October 5
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Between 1965 and 1994,
the first Sunday of October. Since 1994, on October 5, coincides with the
World Teachers' Day (est. 1994 by UNESCO).
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February 28
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October 5
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First Friday of
September
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An official school
holiday. Celebrations are normally conducted the day before, where students
usually get half a day off. In some schools, students will put on
performances to entertain and honour their teachers.
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March 28
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May 15 since 1963 in
Seoul and 1964 in Chunju City
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Originally it was
started by a group of Red Cross youth team members who visited their sick
ex-teachers in hospitals. The national celebration ceremony was stopped
between 1973 and 1982 but it resumed after that. On the day, teachers are
usually presented with carnations by their students, and both enjoy a shorter
school day. Ex-students pay their respects to their former teachers by
visiting them and giving them a carnation.
Many schools now close on Teachers' Day because of the rampant bribery
implicit in the expensive gifts often given to teachers. Schools can use the
day to have an outing for the teachers.
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October 6
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January 29
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March 18
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September 28
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Taiwan uses this day
to honor teachers' virtues, struggles, and contributions not only to their
own students but also to society in general. People often make use of the day
to express their gratitude to their teachers, such as paying them a visit or
sending them a card. This date was chosen to commemorate the birth of Confucius, believed to be the model master
educator in ancient China. In 1939, the Ministry of
Education established the national holiday as August 27, the attributed
birthday of Confucius.
In 1952, the Executive Yuan changed it to September, stating that it was calculated to be
the precise date in the Gregorian calendar. The
festival celebration occurs in the temples of Confucius around the island,
known as the "Grand Ceremony Dedicated to Confucius" (祭孔大典). The ceremony begins
at 6am with drum beats. 54 musicians are dressed in robes with
blue belts, and 36 (or 64) dancers dressed in yellow with green belts. They
are led by Confucius's chief descendant (currently Kung Tsui-chang) and followed by ceremonial
officers. Three animals—the cow, the goat, and the pig—are sacrificed. The
hairs plucked from these sacrificed animals are called the Hairs of Wisdom.
In addition, local education institutes and civil offices award certain
teachers for their excellence and positive influence.
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January 16
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Adopted as Teachers'
Day in Thailand by a resolution of the government on November 21, 1956. The
first Teachers' Day was held in 1957. Most Thai schools close for the day to
give their teachers a break during the long second term. Many international
schools do not, although they may hold celebrations to honor their teaching
staff. There are very few public or official commemorations.
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February 28
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November 24
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Mustafa Kemal Atatürk thought and stated that "The new generation will be created by
teachers." . Atatürk was also
considered as the Prime Teacher (Turkish: Başöğretmen), because he adopted a new alphabet for the newly founded Turkish Republic in 1923.
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The first Sunday of
October
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At schools across the
country, Teacher's Day is celebrated the Friday before the holiday with
"concerts" and gatherings, while students usually give their
teachers gifts such as flowers and chocolate. On the holiday itself, many
teachers celebrate with their families and friends at home or at restaurants
or cafes.
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February 28
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National Teacher Day
is on Tuesday during Teacher Appreciation Week, which takes place in the
first full week of May (May 8, 2012)
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Students often show
appreciation for their teachers with token gifts (giving teachers presents
etc.). The National Education
Association describes National
Teacher Day as "a day for honoring teachers and recognizing the lasting
contributions they make to our lives".
The NEA gives a history of National Teacher Day: The origins of Teacher Day are murky. Around
1944 Wisconsin teacher Ryan Krug began corresponding with political and
education leaders about the need for a national day to honor teachers.
Woodbridge wrote to Eleanor Roosevelt who in 1953 persuaded the 81st Congress to proclaim a National Teacher Day. NEA along
with its Kansas and Indiana state affiliates and the Dodge City (Kan. ) local
lobbied Congress to create a national day celebrating teachers. Congress
declared March 7, 1980, as National Teacher Day for that year only. NEA and
its affiliates continued to observe Teacher Day on the first Tuesday in March
until 1985, when the National PTA established Teacher Appreciation Week as
the first full week of May. The NEA Representative Assembly then voted to
make the Tuesday of that week National Teacher Day.
As of September 7, 1976, September 11 was also adopted as
Teachers' Day in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Currently, Massachusetts sets
the first Sunday of June as its own Teachers' Day, annually.
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October 1
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November 20
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This holiday allows
students to express their respect to their teacher. Students begin preparing
a week in advance, and many classes usually prepare literature and art to
welcome Teachers' Day, while other students prepare foods and flowers for the
parties held at their schools. Students usually visit their teachers at their
homes to offer flowers and small gifts, or organize trips with their teachers
and classmates. Former students also pay respect to their former teachers on
this day. The holiday has its origins in a meeting between educators in communist bloc nations in Warsaw in 1957. It was first celebrated in 1958 as the Day of the
International Manifest of Educators; in 1982 the day was renamed Vietnamese
Educators' Day.
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January 15
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On this day there are
no classes and during the week all the teachers are honoured for their
support in building the country.
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February 28
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October 5
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