[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 148 (Wednesday, October 5, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Page S6180]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          WORLD TEACHERS' DAY

  Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I rise today to honor our teachers here in 
the United States and across the globe by recognizing October 5 as 
World Teachers' Day.
  Celebrated in over 100 countries, World Teachers' Day is an occasion 
to acknowledge the many ways teachers make a difference in the lives of 
their students and in their communities.
  There is no doubt that teachers play a key role in our society. 
Quality education reduces poverty and inequality, and provides the 
building blocks for democracy and civic participation.
  Every day, over 3.5 million educators across the country work to 
close achievement gaps, give children the opportunity to succeed, and 
ensure that we have the educated workforce necessary for a global 
economy. I am especially proud to recognize the over 300,000 teachers, 
educating over 6 million students my home State of California.
  Last year, I was happy to work with Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa to 
pass the Education Jobs Fund, which has kept over 100,000 teachers in 
the classroom teaching our children.
  I know firsthand how much goes into teaching a child, and praise the 
talented and committed individuals in the United States and around the 
world who have dedicated their lives to teaching.

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