Presidential Document2022-09765
National Teacher Appreciation Day and National Teacher Appreciation Week, 2022
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Published
May 5, 2022
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April 29, 2022
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 87 (Thursday, May 5, 2022)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 26669-26670]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-09765]
Presidential Documents
Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 87 / Thursday, May 5, 2022 /
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Proclamation 10385 of April 29, 2022
National Teacher Appreciation Day and National
Teacher Appreciation Week, 2022
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
As the husband of a lifelong educator, who continues to
teach full-time as First Lady, I have often heard Jill
say: ``Teaching is not what you do. It's who you are.''
Our Nation's teachers are selfless, dedicated, and
caring individuals who devote themselves to the well-
being and progress of our students. During this
National Teacher Appreciation Day and throughout
National Teacher Appreciation Week, we honor educators
who touch the lives of students across America and who
are essential to building the future of our Nation.
One of the greatest gifts our schools give to students
and educators is time spent with one another--the daily
opportunities to learn and grow together, face to face.
There is no substitute for the wisdom this experience
brings. That is why, when I took office, I made it a
priority to reopen schools as quickly and safely as
possible. Today, I am proud that more than 99 percent
of schools are open for full-time in-person
instruction. By following the science and making
vaccines available for students, educators, and staff,
we got kids back to school safely.
My Administration is working tirelessly to support
educators. The American Rescue Plan provided a historic
$122 billion investment to our Nation's schools so they
could safely reopen for in-person instruction, address
students' mental health needs, hire more teachers, and
make up for lost learning. Teachers have long been
underpaid, and these funds help school districts
increase compensation to recruit and retain the
teachers that students need.
To counter the negative impacts of the pandemic on
student learning, our educators have returned to the
classroom with creative solutions. They have partnered
with communities to implement safety measures, increase
students' access to mental health support, and equip
them with critical life skills. Teachers have also
found new ways to address unfinished learning and
engage meaningfully with students and families. To
support our educators, the Department of Education is
offering unprecedented resources to help teachers meet
student needs. My Administration is also committed to
strengthening pathways into the teaching profession for
future educators of color, ensuring a more diverse
workforce.
I will never forget the educators who encouraged me as
a child. Many of us remember our favorite teachers--the
ones who instilled confidence in us, who encouraged us
to dream boldly, and who helped us believe that we
could achieve anything. On National Teacher
Appreciation Day and during National Teacher
Appreciation Week, we pay tribute to educators who
empower students across the country with the knowledge
and skills they need to reach their potential and
achieve their dreams.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of
the United States of America, by virtue of the
authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws
of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 3, 2022,
as National Teacher Appreciation Day and May 1 through
May 7, 2022, as National Teacher Appreciation Week. I
call upon all Americans to recognize
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the hard work and dedication of our Nation's teachers
and to observe this day and this week by supporting
teachers through appropriate activities, events, and
programs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
twenty-ninth day of April, in the year of our Lord two
thousand twenty-two, and of the Independence of the
United States of America the two hundred and forty-
sixth.
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[FR Doc. 2022-09765
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