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  1. We share two good posts on how to express appreciation.
  2. And to one with a whole range of ideas for your school's PTO.
  3. Find out how weekly school newsletters are effective for giving props.
  4. Plus, get tips for easy DIY thank you gifts 🎁
  5. Why wait? Find our Teacher Appreciation Week template here.

Teacher Appreciation Week is around the corner & we’ve got a school newsletter template to help you celebrate!

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Want to get everyone communicating consistently?

Teacher Appreciation Week is the perfect time to make your educators feel truly valued. Our school newsletter template is curated resource bundle with everything you need to show gratitude properly. It includes an article with ideas for managers to express appreciation to their teams, as well as suggestions for PTOs to get involved. In between those links, enjoy some celebratory 🙌 photos and a humorous teacher-themed poems. You'll also find tips for using your weekly faculty newsletter as a recognition tool from our own blog. With these resources, communicating genuine appreciation to the hardworking teachers in your life will be a breeze.

3 Easy Ways to Incentivize Faculty with a School Newsletter
It’s important that faculty members feel recognized for their hard work and contributions. We’ve got some tips for how to celebrate your teachers in your weekly updates.
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Honoring the teachers who changed our lives


We all have that one teacher who made a lasting impact. Up next is a video interview with Dr. John Ewing, President of Math for America–a professional learning fellowship for STEM educators. He discusses the importance of respecting teachers with our Director of Education and Engagement. Then, find inspiration in a blog post outlining 14 heartfelt ways to thank teachers. Finally, explore easy DIY gift ideas that educators will adore.

You can get started with the Teacher Appreciation template right here. Just click to duplicate and make it your own.

Teacher Appreciation Week Template

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