American Education Week Nov. 12-16, 2012 AMERICAN
EDUCATION WEEK 2012
NOVEMBER MON. 12 | VETERANS DAY
Schools nationwide will be closed in observance of the armed service veterans who have served this country. AEW dates back to the post World War I era and was created as a way to generate public support for education.
TUES.13| PARENTS DAY
Parents and family members are invited to school for a first-hand look at a typical school day.
WED. 14 | EDUCATION SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS DAY
Bus drivers, paraprofessionals, cafeteria workers, maintenance staff, and others who provide invaluable services are recognized for their outstanding work.
THURS. 15 | EDUCATOR FOR A DAY
Elected officials and community leaders are encouraged to serve as "educators for a day" for a hands-on school experience.
FRI.16 | SUBSTITUTE EDUCATORS DAY
Educators who are called on to substitute for regular classroom teachers in their absence are honored for their services.
www.nea.org/aew #aew2012
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o to www.nea.org/aewfor artwork and materials to celebrate public education
and honor individuals who are making a difference in ensuring that every child receives a quality education. See schedule of celebrations
AEW grants available The Richard W. Riley College of
Education and Leadership at Walden University will award $25,000 in grants to preK–12 schools that host Educator for a Day events on Thursday, Nov. 15. For more information, visit www. WaldenU.edu/educatorforaday.
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