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Let teachers know they’re appreciated
Arlie Willems
Aug. 27, 2023 6:00 am
As the new school year begins I share what my 9-year-old grandson Ben told me last week: “Teachers should be paid more because they are so important. They shape the minds of the future.” Out of the mouths of babes.
Sadly, we must wait another year to elect legislators who can make that pay raise happen for public school teachers, but for now we can let our teachers know that they are appreciated. We can acknowledge them as professionals and encourage them in the challenging and important work they do — as they “shape the minds of the future.”
Wishing all teachers and other school personnel a great new year.
Arlie Willems
Mount Vernon
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