Teacher Appreciation Day

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2022 Date	3 May 2022

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Teacher Appreciation Day in 2022

Tuesday, 3 May

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Teacher Appreciation Day History

Teacher Appreciation Day seeks to show appreciation for teachers and educators. This day aims to acknowledge them for all the hard work they do for their students and their communities. This day encourages giving teachers and educators gifts or preparing luncheons as a sign of appreciation.

Teacher Appreciation Day seems to have been started in 2018 as a way to show more appreciation for teachers. It is observed annually on the Tuesday of the first full week in May.

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It’s National Teacher Appreciation Day, but in light of Covid, let’s not forget the parents who had to sacrifice their jobs this year to accommodate virtual learning, especially the mothers who were disproportionately affected by their kids’ school closures.
— 48™️ (@fadde) May 4, 2021

When National Teacher Appreciation Day falls on #MayThe4th we had to make sure that from one educator in a galaxy far, far away to educators across the nation—we hope you're having a wonderful Teacher Appreciation Week. #ThankATeacher https://t.co/YSYQsrLB82
— NEA (@NEAToday) May 4, 2021

Another day of being spoiled for Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you so much to our PTA for this sweet treat!!! ☕️🍪@HowellTwpTauntn https://t.co/zBhus7DRix
— Ms. Gilmore (@MsJamieGilmore1) May 5, 2021

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Teacher Appreciation Day Facts

According to the Canadian Ministry of Education, in 2020, there were 85,538 elementary teachers and 40,927 secondary teachers.
According to payscale, the average salary for teachers in Canada was $61,000 in 2020.
According to canadianvisa.org, Nunavut is in high demand of elementary, middle, and high school teachers. Educators can expect a salary upwards of $100,000 a year. Alberta is also in high demand for university professors and lecturers. Educators can expect a salary upwards of $80,000.

Teacher Appreciation Day Top Events and Things to Do

Offer your appreciation for your teachers and educators by making them a gift basket. Let them know you appreciate all their hard work.
Donate supplies to your teacher's classrooms. Often teachers are required to purchase any additional supplies even if they are necessary.
Several provinces are in high demand of teachers. Let your fellow teachers know about opportunities that lie in wait. Provinces needing educators tend to offer greater pay and benefits.