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As educators, you have always been innovators, finding creative ways to bring the real world into classrooms, digitally or in-person, and helping students expand their horizons in ways others might have thought impossible. You have been steadfast\u2014an anchor for students, supporting their academic and social-emotional learning. And through all the uncertainty that has come with COVID-19, you have embraced ways to spread kindness<\/strong><\/a> and promote well-being throughout your school and educator communities<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>

This Teacher Appreciation Week\u2014and every week\u2014our heartfelt thanks goes out to educators like you who dream big on behalf of their students. You have modeled determination and resilience, especially during a school year requiring quick shifts that no one could have predicted.<\/p>

Written words alone can\u2019t express how grateful we or your students are, so we made this video together to show you.<\/p>

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