Jimmy Carter

“ By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
The great strength of America lies in its people, educated in the most comprehensive and open system of public education the world has ever known.
We have an enormous stake in this system, and the key to it is the American teacher. The men and women who staff our schools spend countless hours inspiring, encouraging, informing, and preparing young people for the future. Their hard work is a lifelong gift. Behind every successful adult, there is usually a teacher who was an inspiration for excellence. ”