American Education Week is a time to reflect and recognize the relationships between students, teachers, parents, staff, the community, and all who make education in American possible.
Don't mind me for going off on a little tangent here. After conducting some research on the topic, I am awed and inspired by all those who support and celebrate American Education Week. The National Education Association, the American Legion, colleges across America...the list goes on and on. Check out this article to see what you can do to join in the celebration.
With all the doom and gloom surrounding education these days, it is reassuring to know there are still so many supporters and advocates for education in America. Low test scores, outrageous sex scandals, lazy students, whiny teachers...we hear it all. However, what we don't often hear is how dedicated and devoted millions of Americans are to education.
There are countless teachers out there who will not sleep tonight because they are preparing tomorrow's lesson. Thousands of students rewritingg that essay until it is just perfect for submission. College students having nightmares about their biology test tomorrow. Can we please get a round of applause for these people? These people who care. Who work hard. Who don't give up.
What a blessing it is to have such an opportunity as we do. Free public education. Not limited to the rich, the white, or the brilliant. Free for all...for minorities, for majorities, for every race, gender, social class, financial status, mental disability, and child prodigy out there.It is time to stand up and celebrate education in America. It is time to shed light on those who care. Public education would not be possible without the collaboration of students, parents, staff members, principals, secretaries, community members, school boards, and educators. Each of these people has a hand in the education of a single child. It takes a village. And it is time to celebrate that village.
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