American Education Week
Great Public Schools: A Basic Right and Our Responsibility
November 15–21, 2009
AEW Celebrates America's Educators
(En español)NEA's American Education Week (AEW) spotlights the importance of providing every child in America with a quality public education from kindergarten through college, and the need for everyone to do his or her part in making public schools great.
Our annual tagline, Great Public Schools: A Basic Right and Our Responsibility, reflects the Association's calling upon America to provide students with quality public schools so that they can grow, prosper, and achieve in the 21st century.
In 2009, the 88th annual American Education Week will take place November 15–21. Each day during the week spotlights a different aspect of school life:
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Monday, November 16
Open House Day
From national commemorations to local community events, millions of Americans celebrate public education. -
Tuesday, November 17
Parents Day
Schools invite parents into the classroom for a hands-on experience of what the day is like for their child. (En español) -
Wednesday, November 18
Education Support Professionals Day
Individuals who provide invaluable services to schools are recognized for their outstanding work. (En español) -
Thursday, November 19
Educator for a Day
Community leaders are invited to serve as educators to get a glimpse at a day in the life of a school employee. (En español) -
Friday, November 20
Substitute Educators Day
This day honors the educators who are called upon to replace regularly employed teachers. (En español)
Use Our Toolkit to Plan Your AEW Event
Use our online tools to plan your celebration. Download our 2009 artwork here.
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Celebrate American Education Week
NEA President Van Roekel reminds you to celebrate American Education Week.
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Celebrate American Education Week (En español)
Lily Eskelsen, Vice Presidenta de la NEA, les recuerda que celebren La Semana de la Educación Americana, (“American Education Week,” AEW, por sus siglas en ingles.)
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- Secretary of Education and NEA President celebrate Education Support Professionals Day - With a visit to John Adams Elementary School in Alexandria, Virginia.
