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LANSING, Mich.—Recently, Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed May 8–12 as Teacher Appreciation Week.
“Teachers help our kids learn and grow into their best selves and are the foundation of a high-quality education from preschool to postsecondary,” saidWhitmer. “Every child in Michigan deserves a
Governor Whitmer’s fifth budget recommendation continues historic public education investments. Her budget includes the highest per-student investment in Michigan history without raising taxes and free breakfast and lunch to all Michigan public school students, making it easier for kids to learn and educators to teach in classrooms.
“Teacher Appreciation Week is a time to honor the dedication and hard work of our educators in helping to grow the minds of Michigan’s children and building a brighter future for our state,” said Paula Herbart, a veteran teacher from Macomb County and president of the Michigan Education Association.
“We’re asking Michiganders to remember to thank all the educators they encounter this and every other week for going above and beyond to inspire and support our students,” Herbart added.
According to the Office of Educator Excellence, as of May 2023 there are more than 91,000 public school teachers working in Michigan.