Governor Noem proclaims Teacher Appreciation Week 2020

Executive Proclamation

Office of the Governor

State of South Dakota

Whereas, South Dakotans believe in the importance of education for our students; and

Whereas, South Dakota teachers are our state’s greatest assets for ensuring student success; and

Whereas, teachers are at the forefront of the effort to prepare South Dakota students to graduate from the K-12 system ready for college, careers, and life; and

Whereas, highly qualified teachers are trained professionals deserving of the utmost respect for the work they do, which often extends well beyond the regular school day, week, and year; and

Whereas, our state is dedicated to supporting new and current teachers as well as recruiting future teachers from among the ranks of today’s students by elevating the teaching profession; and

Whereas, South Dakota teachers have eagerly and capably stepped up to meet the unprecedented challenges of extended school closures due to COVID-19.

Now, Therefore, I, Kristi Noem, Governor of the state of South Dakota, do hereby proclaim May 4-8, 2020, as

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK

in South Dakota.