On this Teacher Appreciation Day, we’re taking time to say “thank you” to our teachers—to the people who saw potential in us and brought out the best in us.

Thought we’d take some time today to give a shout out to Administrative Professionals’ Day (next Wednesday!), National Nurses Week (May 6–12), and Teacher Appreciation Week (May 7–11).

For teachers, school administrators and students, August and September bring about a world of change and new beginnings. For some, the new students and classes excite them, while for others, new teaching standards and administrative policies overwhelm them with doubt and anxiety.

Some would say teaching is the most rewarding job, but I know some teachers who feel as though it can sometimes be a thankless job as well. Well let's help them feel loved, especially during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 7-13, 2017, with these tips:

Today is School Librarian Day! Instead of writing it off as one of those newfangled, made-up holidays (I’m looking at you, Brenda), let’s do a little something to celebrate! This School Librarian Day, let’s make our librarians proud and read some written word.