National Teacher Day is part of Teacher Appreciation Week, which is sponsored by the National Parent Teacher Association. Each Tuesday of the first full week in May is set aside to honor our teachers. 

This year Teacher Appreciation Week is May 3-9 with National Teacher Day falling on May 5. This year's theme has yet to be announced. The theme helps draw attention to the important role teachers have in making sure every child receives a quality public education. It also communicates the hard work teachers do each day to make public schools great for every child.

See NEA's Web site for 2008 information.