We’re firm believers that teachers deserve appreciation all year long. And we’ll take it in the form of higher salaries and stronger laws to make schools safer for everyone. But we’re fans of the official Teacher Appreciation Day and Teacher Appreciation Week too. Wondering when those holidays fall in 2024?
In 2024, Teacher Appreciation Day is May 7, 2024, and Teacher Appreciation Week runs from May 6 to May 10, 2024
Since 1984, Teacher Appreciation Week always takes place the first full week of May. Teacher Appreciation Day, on the other hand, takes place on the first Tuesday in May.
The history of Teacher Appreciation Week
Eleanor Roosevelt was actually the one to first convince Congress that we needed a dedicated period to thank teachers for their hard work. Teacher Appreciation Week began in 1953 after Roosevelt spoke before Congress. (See her writing about it here.) It wasn’t until 1980, however, that it became an official national holiday. And it was originally celebrated in March but was moved to the first full week of May in 1984.
Teacher Appreciation Week 2024ideas
If you’re looking for ways to celebrate, we’ve got you covered!
Check out:
- The Best Teacher Appreciation Gifts
- Teacher Thank-You Note Examples
- 94 Teacher Appreciation Quotes
- The Best Teacher Appreciation Discounts and Deals
- What Teachers Really Want for Teacher Appreciation
We’d love to hear about your Teacher Appreciation plans or surprises at your school. Please tell us about them in the comments!
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