Barbara Boxer said "I rise today to honor our teachers here in the United States and across the globe by recognizing October 5 as World Teachers' Day. Celebrated in over 100 countries, World Teachers' Day is an occasion to acknowledge the many ways teachers make a difference in the lives of their students and in their communities. There is no doubt that teachers play a key role in our society. Quality education reduces poverty and inequality, and provides the building blocks for democracy and civic participation. Every day, over 3.5 million educators across the country work to close achievement gaps, give children the opportunity to succeed, and ensure that we have the educated workforce necessary for a global economy. I am especially proud to recognize the over 300,000 teachers, educating over 6 million students my home State of California. Last year, I was happy to work with Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa to pass the Education Jobs Fund, which has kept over 100,000 teachers in the classroom teaching our children. I know firsthand how much goes into teaching a child, and praise the talented and committed individuals in the United States and around the world who have dedicated their lives to teaching. ___________________

On the recordOctober 5, 2011

I rise today to honor our teachers here in the United States and across the globe by recognizing October 5 as World Teachers' Day. Celebrated in over 100 countries, World Teachers' Day is an occasion to acknowledge the many ways teachers make a difference in the lives of their students and in their communities. There is no doubt that teachers play a key role in our society. Quality education reduces poverty and inequality, and provides the building blocks for democracy and civic participation. Every day, over 3.5 million educators across the country work to close achievement gaps, give children the opportunity to succeed, and ensure that we have the educated workforce necessary for a global economy. I am especially proud to recognize the over 300,000 teachers, educating over 6 million students my home State of California. Last year, I was happy to work with Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa to pass the Education Jobs Fund, which has kept over 100,000 teachers in the classroom teaching our children. I know firsthand how much goes into teaching a child, and praise the talented and committed individuals in the United States and around the world who have dedicated their lives to teaching. ____________________

Said by

Barbara Boxer

Democratic · California

Source

govinfo.gov

Oct 5, 2011