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HERITAGE OPEN DAYS: AN INVITATION TO BRITISH CULTURE AND HISTORY Each September, the United Kingdom celebrates Heritage Open Days, a nationwide festival that offers free access to historic sites and cult...
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Read a Book Day is a celebration that encourages people to relax and find a cozy spot to read a book. If it has been a while since you’ve read a book, today is your day to rediscover the joy of reading....
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Substitute Teachers have a tough job. They take over classes for regular teachers when they are sick or unable to come in. It can be a thankless job but also rewarding. Substitute Teacher Appreciation Wee...
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TO & OR NOT TO & NATIONAL AMPERSAND DAY National Ampersand Day, celebrated annually on September 8, honors one of the most recognizable symbols in the English language: the ampersand (&). This quirky cha...
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International Literacy Day is a UNESCO initiative empowering people with the literacy skills necessary for navigating an increasingly digitally-mediated society. This event includes an international con...
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Children worldwide are being endangered by ongoing conflicts that blatantly disregard the fundamental rule of war: the protection of children. These protracted conflicts are damaging entire generations' f...
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Observed in China for over 2500 years, Teachers' Day allows students to show their appreciation to educators through gifts and gratitude. September 10 became the official date in 1985.
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National Arts in Education Week raises awareness of the need for art in education. Created in 2010 by United States House Resolution 275, educators are encouraged to share examples and integrate art into...
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International Dot Day, a global celebration of creativity, courage, and collaboration, originated when teacher Terry Shay introduced his classroom to Peter H. Reynolds’ book ‘The Dot’ on September 15, 200...
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National Hispanic Serving Institutions Week celebrates the 569 HSIs in the United States and their critical role in educating and empowering Hispanic youth. It occurs annually during Hispanic Heritage Mon...
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SUPPORTING INNOVATION IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH: INTERNATIONAL DAY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION IN THE SOUTH The International Day of Science, Technology, and Innovation for the South, observed annual...
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Backpack (School) Safety Awareness Day occurs on the third Wednesday of September. Created by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc., this awareness campaign focuses on backpack safety. Whe...
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Read an ebook Day encourages people to read ebooks and discover what is available. With the explosion of tablets, ebooks have risen in popularity over the past 20 years. They’ve been around since the be...
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The National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE) promotes National Teach Ag Day. Ag stands for Agriculture, which plays a critical role in society and national security by developing a sustaina...
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UNESCO's International Day of University Sport, officially proclaimed on November 13, 2015, and celebrated annually on September 20, is a day dedicated to recognizing the role and value of sports in highe...
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National Adult Education & Family Literacy Week raises awareness of adult education and literacy and provides access to adult education resources. Activities focus on community outreach, engagement, and m...
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Banned Books Week focuses on what those in power try to prevent others from learning, thinking, or believing and the importance of supporting the freedom to read. After all, without that freedom, the worl...
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National Historically Black Colleges & Universities Week honors the institutions which have created generations of minority scholars and their achievements. From President Obama's 2011 proclamation: "Mo...
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National Keeps Kids Creative Week falls on the last week of September. Created in 2003 by Bruce Van Patter, an illustrator, and author of numerous children’s books, this holiday started in Pennsylvania...
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World Storytelling Day is a global honoring of the art of oral storytelling. It's marked annually on the spring equinox in the northern hemisphere and the autumn equinox in the southern. It's a day for...