American Education Week

November 11–17, 2007

Online Toolkit

• Activity Ideas
• Background Information/Fact Sheets
• Media Tips
• Promotional Materials

American Education Week—November 11–17, 2007—presents all Americans with a wonderful opportunity to celebrate public education and honor individuals who are making a difference in ensuring that every child receives a quality education. The weeklong celebration features a special observance each day of the week. They include:

• Sunday, November 11: Student Leaders Day
• Monday, November 12: Nationwide Kick-Off Celebration
• Tuesday, November 13: Invite Parents to School Day
• Wednesday, November 14: Education Support Professionals Day
• Thursday, November 15: Educator for a Day
• Friday, November 16: Substitute Educators Day

To help you plan these celebration days, we have developed this online toolkit with background information, activity ideas, and tips for working with the media, as well as downloadable resources, templates, and promotional materials.

We hope you will join in our American Education Week efforts by using this online toolkit to create unforgettable events and activities that will highlight the importance of bringing together everyone in the community—educators, parents, students, and public figures—in an effort to build great public schools. Together, we can make a difference.