A teacher’s job is never done.

Their days are spent solving math problems, analyzing the passages of books,  teaching the great lessons of history and serving as their students’ trusted experts. But when the final bell rings, their day isn’t finished. There are countless pages of homework to grade, lessons to plan and maybe even a sports team to coach.

The National Center for Education Statistics found that the average teacher is required to work 37 hours a week, but actually works an average of 52 hours a week. And only 30 of these hours are spent in the classroom instructing students. They spend 22 hours a week on other school-related activities.

Today is Teacher Appreciation Day (and this week is Teacher Appreciation Week!)

There are so many reasons to thank teachers for their hard work and long work days.  Take a moment this week to thank the teachers around you for  their hard work and the dedication they have for the kids they serve.

You can even send them an eCard to show how much you appreciate them.

THANK YOU TEACHERS!