––World Teachers Day is 5 October—

” Teachers are the heart of public education. Opening doors to a world of knowledge is the challenge that teachers in Alberta and worldwide undertake and fulfill every day in their schools, their communities and their homes. Through their efforts and imagination, teachers inspire students to reach out and move beyond their horizons. Good teaching results in ensuring that we, as a society, have knowledgeable and forward looking citizens who can assume the mantle of leadership in the future. ” The Alberta Teacher’s Association.