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By Roger Eddy
Every year, we take time to celebrate School Principals’ Day on May 1 and National Teacher Appreciation Day on May 4. The Appreciation Day for teachers has now turned into National Teacher Appreciation Week, and this year was celebrated May 2-8.
Back in the early 1950s, the idea of honoring our teachers originally came from Eleanor Roosevelt, former first lady of the United States and wife of President Franklin Roosevelt. In 1980, the idea took on increased publicity and grew from that time into a rather significant day and week, when we routinely and officially give kudos to these people who have dedicated their lives to educating our young people.
AP Children ages 12 to 15 became eligible for the Pfizer vaccine earlier this month. Trials are underway across the country to test that vaccine s effect on children 11 and younger.
The Illinois State Board of Education is supporting a full return to in-person learning in K-12 schools starting this fall, even as members of the board are concerned the resolution leaves certain students behind.
The resolution approved Wednesday acknowledges the state s progress toward Phase 5 of the Restore Illinois plan, which is set to begin June 11. The resolution notes staff and most students alike have meaningful protection against COVID-19 through vaccines, along with rapid testing.