Huntington Learning Center Honors Educators on National Teacher Day

ORADELL, NJ--(Marketwired - Apr 22, 2013) - Huntington Learning Center will join communities, educators, families and many others on May 7, 2013, to celebrate National Teacher Day, which honors teachers and the critical role they play to ensure students receive a quality education.

"Here at Huntington, we honor not only our own teachers, who make a difference in the lives of our students and their families, but all teachers in our city, community, state and country," says Eileen Huntington, co-founder of Huntington Learning Center. "Educators stand out as some of the most influential people in children's lives, and on National Teacher Day and always, we celebrate the work that they do to help our children reach their potential and achieve their dreams."

How can community members, parents, students and others show their appreciation for the teachers in their lives? Huntington offers several ideas and activities, some of which come from the National Education Association (NEA), which sponsors the annual celebration:

• Upload a video thanking a teacher who made a difference in your life. NEA and Parenting magazine have teamed up at www.parenting.com/my-amazing-teacher to encourage people to upload their video stories.
• Send a thank-you letter or card to the NEA's Teacher Thank-You Project, c/o NEA Public Relations; P.O. Box 66458; Washington, D.C. 20035. Learn more at http://www.memberthanks.com/.
• Post an appreciation message on Twitter or Facebook, using the hashtag #thankateacher.
• Host an event honoring teachers in your community or at your school. Try something simple such as an ice cream social, luncheon or coffee and donut table outside your place of business.
• Nominate a Classroom Superhero at the NEA's www.classroomsuperheros.com project.
• Write a letter or note to a teacher who had an impact on your life.
• If you own a retail or restaurant business, give teachers a discount on their purchases on National Teacher Day.
• Hang congratulatory signs in your business or school recognizing teachers and their important work in your community.

National Teacher Day originated around 1944 when Arkansas teacher Mattye Whyte Woodridge reached out to political and education leaders about the need for a national day to honor teachers. Woodridge wrote to Eleanor Roosevelt, who persuaded the 81st Congress to proclaim a National Teacher Day beginning in 1953.

For more information about Huntington Learning Center please visit www.huntingtonhelps.com.

About Huntington
Founded in 1977, Huntington is a pioneer and leader in the tutoring industry. For over 35 years, Huntington has provided quality instruction to hundreds of thousands of students. Huntington prides itself on being "Your Tutoring Solution" for students in all grades and subjects. They tutor in academic skills, such as reading, phonics, math and study skills; and in advanced math and science subjects ranging from algebra through calculus and general science through physics. Huntington also prepare students for state and standardized entrance exams, such as high school entrance exams and the SAT and ACT. Learn more about Huntington at www.huntingtonhelps.com.