Education is the backbone of this country. Everywhere we are feeling the effects of minimal education, from the loss of social standards to the ability for us to compete worldwide.
Teachers offer us so much more than an education. They provide guidance and mentorship inside and outside of class. They often get to school early and stay long after the final bell rings. And even though their paychecks may not cover all of life’s basics, teachers dig deep into their own pockets to ensure that kids have school supplies.
Teachers Appreciation Week begins today. Let’s forgo the inclination to share simple praise, an apple, or a Starbucks gift card as a gesture to teachers in our community. It’s time to stand with them as they fight for respect in and out of the classroom. Let’s commit to having their backs when they join together to make change. As local educators speak up for better funding, lower class sizes, a fair return on their work, and other investments to build the quality public schools our kids and communities need, we can echo their call.
Every child in this country should have the opportunity to thrive in school, and that starts with making sure our teachers have the resources they need to educate our kids and the next generation.
Dave Pierot
Snohomish
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