Events

To help integrate holidays and special observances into your classroom, here's a list of events, Including resources and activities that cover a variety subjects which can be adapted to fit multiple grade levels.

• AFT Teach
  
  
  
  
  
• AFT National Conference (July held every other year alternates with AFT Teacher)
  
  
  
  
  
  
• American Education Week  (Mid November)
  
  Celebrate public education and honor the individuals who are making a difference in ensuring that every child receives a quality public education. Each day features a special observance:
  
  • Veterans Day
  • Parents Day
  • Education Support Professionals Day
  • Educator for a Day
  • Substitute Educators Day
  
  

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• Black History Month (Month of February)
  

  Black History Month, or National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. African-American history is filled with the tales of inspiring individuals—many of whom overcame great odds to leave their mark on the United States.

  • NEA: http://www.nea.org/tools/lessons/black-history-month.htm
  • AFT: https://www.aft.org/yourwork/tools4teachers/materials.cfm
    
  • History.com: http://www.history.com/topics/black-history-month
  • National Archives: http://www.archives.gov/research/alic/reference/black-history.html
  • Library of Congress: http://www.africanamericanhistorymonth.gov/S

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  Cesar Chavez Day (March 31)
• Delegate Assembly
• Earth Day (April 22)

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• ESP Day (Wednesday of American Education Week in November)
  
  Education Support Professionals (ESP) Day focuses on the importance of these school employees, who take care of students every day, making sure they have the tools they need to succeed in school. 

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• Internet Safety Month (June)
  Modern technology and the Internet have opened the door to a plethora of new opportunities to learn. It is now easier to research, communicate and study, thanks to advances in technology. Find internet safety curriculum.

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  National Hispanic Heritage Month  
  
  According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 44 million people living in the United States are of Hispanic origin. That's about 14 percent of us! It is essential that all students learn to understand the ethnic diversity that is our country.

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• National School Nurses Day (April 8)

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• National Safety Month (April)
  

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• National School Breakfast Week ( March 4-8)
  Eating a healthy and having a balanced breakfast are key to learning. Without the proper nutrition, academic progress suffers. The research is clear: eating breakfast at school helps children perform better. Studies of school breakfast programs have found that students who eat breakfast at school show improved academic achievement.
  NEAHI educator resources

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  National Teacher Day
  
  

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  NEA ESP Conference (March)
  
  NEA ESP Past Conference Highlights

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• Teacher Appreciation Week (April 5-10)

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  NEA Representative Assembly
  
• Read Across America (March 2)
  
  The Cat and the Hat keep coming back for the NEA annual reading celebration.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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• Women's History Month
  Explore Women's History Month and teacher your students about the accomplishements of women and contributions to our country.
  
  
  • K-5 Resources
  • 6-8 ResourcesThe research is clear: eating breakfast at school helps children perform better. Studies of school breakfast programs have found that students who eat breakfast at school show improved academic achievement
  • Women's Equity Day (August 26)
  • Women and the Labor Movement
  • Women's History Project
    

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