A teacher can make such a difference
Sometimes one day in school can make the difference for a lifetime.
Do you remember the day you learned how to read? How about the day you won an award? Most importantly, do you remember the day you began to think "I can" instead of "I can't?"
Sometimes one teacher can make all the difference.
It might be a teacher who stays after school to help you understand a math problem.
It might be a coach who tells you that you can do it, which encourages you to run faster than you ever imagined you could.
Perhaps it's the teacher who believed in you when you doubted yourself.
Educators can't do this alone. We need your help.
The time that you spend reading with a child, making sure there is a routine to complete homework in a quiet place and turning off the TV so you can listen to a child's thoughts, hopes and dreams make such a difference.
Nov. 16th through 22nd is American Education Week. It's a time for celebrating the positive impact that educators make in young lives.
The classroom is where students learn to think, solve problems and cooperate with each other.
These are skills that are critical in shaping our future.
Together, we can make sure that great public schools are a basic right for every child.
That's a dream we need to continue working on so that it is a reality for every child in America. Happy American Education Week!
Kathi Griffin
President, Schaumburg Education Association