Vietnam has some great national holiday traditions. Yesterday was Teacher’s Day and the culmination of a whole week of teacher loving. There were bouquets and gifts, speeches and dances…singing. Bryce was quite overwhelmed. He annoyed everyone by trying to keep working through it all. I was even congratulated, even though I’m only a fake teacher, with a lovely visit from some guys in my English class. Thanks for the presents guys!
I’m afraid I had to disappoint everyone again by explaining that there was a teacher’s day in the US but it wasn’t celebrated with such fervor. I was solemnly told that teachers are very important and should be revered because they hold the key for educating future generations. Without teachers, how could any country keep going? Indeed.
Last year, in California, we watched while thousands of teachers (and librarians and teaching assistants) lost their jobs in spite of fervent fundraising and protesting by concerned citizens. Budget cuts, etc. What does this say about how America values teachers? What does it say about how we value educating future generations?
One thing is for sure. It is way more fun to appreciate our educators (even fake ones, like me). So, how about a little more celebrating and a little less laying-off?
Happy Teacher’s Day!
1 comment:
Very well stated!!! Instead of people from NBC making loads of money, our teachers should be the ones! You deserve all the praise because I'm sure you our a wonderful teacher. I truly miss you lessons in relief society! I love the world clocks, I love knowing what time it is. If I could have a room full of clocks I would do it, sorry that was kinda random...
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