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Bridging Education and Industry: Gabriel Kooyers’ Mission to Empower the Next Generation

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Bridging Education and Industry: Gabriel Kooyers’ Mission to Empower the Next Generation

Why Teacher Appreciation Week is Important Teacher Appreciation Week, celebrated annually across the U.S., honors the incredible dedication of educators to their students and communities. Its roots date back to the 1950s, when teacher Mattye Whyte Woodridge advocated for a national day to recognize teachers. Since 1986, the National Education Association has officially recognized the…