All About the Holidays: Teacher Appreciation Week

1 minutes 33 seconds

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Teaching is one of the world's most important professions. That's why, every May, individuals celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week to honor all the teachers who have helped them learn and grow. Part of the “All About the Holidays” series.

Media Details

Runtime: 1 minutes 33 seconds

Topic: Careers, Education, Social Science
Subtopic: General Education, Holidays, Occupations
Grade/Interest Level: 4 - 8
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Release Year: 2016
Producer/Distributor: PBS Learning Media
Series: All About the Holidays

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