President Ronald Reagan declared the first National Teacher Appreciation Day in 1986, extolling the value of our nation’s educators.

In his proclamation, the president wrote: “Our teachers in public and private schools, from preschool through elementary, secondary, and beyond, deserve the gratitude of our Nation for their wisdom, sacrifice, community service, and devotion to their students.”

In the links below, you can find statistics on educators, education, and school funding, as well as helpful classroom resources to support statistical literacy.