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Proc 9439ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9439

National Teacher Appreciation Day and National Teacher Appreciation Week, 2016

President Obama proclaimed May 3, 2016 as National Teacher Appreciation Day and May 1-7, 2016 as National Teacher Appreciation Week, calling on Americans to recognize teachers through activities and events. The proclamation includes extensive narrative about education policy achievements but contains no binding policy directives.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 26989

Impact dates

  1. National Teacher Appreciation Day

  2. National Teacher Appreciation Week begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 3, 2016 as National Teacher Appreciation Day
  • Proclaim May 1-7, 2016 as National Teacher Appreciation Week
  • Call upon students, parents, and all Americans to recognize teachers and observe through appropriate activities, events, and programs

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of designated day and week (May 1-7, 2016)

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9439: National Teacher Appreciation Day and National Teacher Appreciation Week, 2016 · Executive Orders