[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 [www.gpo.gov]
[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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