American Education Week: November 18-22, 2019
American Education Week 2018 Artwork
Plan your AEW 2018 event with these visuals for social media, web, and more! Read more »
AEW 2018: Celebrate Education Support Professionals Day!
Activity ideas and sample documents to jumpstart National ESP Day during American Education Week Read more »
Get Social for American Education Week
Here's how you can use social media to spread the word and celebrate your school and your colleagues November 12-16. Read more »
Great Public Schools: A Basic Right and Our Responsibility
What is American Education Week?
American Education Week—November 18-22, 2019—will present all Americans with a wonderful opportunity to celebrate public education and honor individuals who are making a difference in ensuring that every child receives a quality education.
2019's theme will be reflected in special observances each day of the 2019 weeklong celebration:
- Monday, November 18, 2019: Kickoff Day
- Tuesday, November 19, 2019: Parents Day
- Wednesday, November 20, 2019: Education Support Professionals Day
- Thursday, November 21, 2019: Educator for a Day
- Friday, November 22, 2019: Substitute Educators Day
Read more about the history of American Education Week.
Education Support Professionals: Meeting the Needs of the Whole Student
Through the eyes of Sofi, a middle school student, see how Education Support Professionals (ESP) make a difference in the lives of their students, both in and out of the classroom.
Celebrating ESP Day in Photos
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Coming in 2019...
National Arts in Education Week
September 8-14, 2019
American Education Week
November 18-22, 2019
Coming in 2020...
NEA's Read Across America Day
Monday, March 2, 2020
National Teacher Day
May 5, 2020
National Teacher Appreciation Week
May 4 - 8, 2020
