SubWeek Press Release

[Your School District/School Name] Celebrates Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week, [Dates of Current Year]

[CITY, STATE] – [Date] – [Your School District/School Name] is proud to join schools nationwide in honoring the invaluable contributions of substitute teachers during Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week, [Dates of Current Year]. This week, dedicated to recognizing the approximately 450,000 substitute teachers nationwide, underscores the critical role these educators play in ensuring continuity of learning.

In [Your School District/School Name], an average of [Number] substitute teachers are placed in classrooms each day, demonstrating the significant impact they have on our students’ education.

“Substitute teachers are essential to the smooth operation of our schools,” said [Spokesperson’s Name and Title]. “They step in on short notice, maintain a positive learning environment, and ensure our students continue to receive quality instruction. We deeply appreciate their flexibility, dedication, and the vital role they play in our educational community.”

Research from the Substitute Teaching Institute at Utah State University highlights the profound impact of substitute teachers, indicating that students may spend up to a full year of their K-12 education being taught by substitutes due to teacher absences. This underscores the importance of recognizing and supporting these dedicated professionals.

[Your School District/School Name] has planned a series of special events to express our gratitude to our substitute teachers, including:

[Specific Activity 1: e.g., A student-led “Thank You” note writing campaign]
[Specific Activity 2: e.g., A special luncheon honoring substitute teachers]
[Specific Activity 3: e.g., Recognition during a school assembly]
[Specific Activity 4: e.g., Gift baskets prepared by students]
[Specific Activity 5: e.g., Student made posters and banners displayed around the school]

We encourage our community to join us in acknowledging the hard work and dedication of our substitute teachers during this special week.

For more information about Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week or to learn more about how you can show your appreciation, please visit [Website URL, if you have one, or the STEDI.org link: https://47edaa86d6.nxcli.io/subweek] or contact [Contact Person’s Name] at [Contact Phone Number] or [Contact Email Address].