The California Department of Education (CDE) has curated a monthly list of items to celebrate. In May, we recognize numerous school personnel for their contributions. We invite you to join us in expressing gratitude and honoring these individuals who play a crucial role in creating environments where our students can learn, grow, and flourish.
School Principals Day (5/1/2025) The CDE encourages you to annually recognize May 1 as School Principals Day. School Lunch Hero Day (5/2/2025) The CDE encourages you to recognize May 2, 2025, as School Lunch Hero Day. School Lunch Hero Day is celebrated annually on the first Friday in May. California Student Mental Health Week (May 5–9, 2025) The CDE encourages you to recognize May 5–9, 2025, as California Student Mental Health Week. National Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5–9, 2025) The CDE encourages you to recognize May 5–9, 2025, as National Teacher Appreciation Week. Teacher Appreciation Week is celebrated during the first full week of May each year. National Teacher Appreciation Day (5/6/2025) The CDE encourages you to recognize May 6, 2025, as National Teacher Appreciation Day. National Teacher Appreciation Day, also known as National Teacher Day, is observed on Tuesday during Teacher Appreciation Week. National Teacher Appreciation Day (5/6/2025) The CDE encourages you to recognize May 6, 2025, as National Teacher Appreciation Day. National Teacher Appreciation Day, also known as National Teacher Day, is observed on Tuesday during Teacher Appreciation Week.
National School Nurse Day (5/7/2025) The CDE encourages you to recognize May 7, 2025, as National School Nurse Day. California Day of the Teacher (5/14/2025) The CDE encourages you to recognize May 14, 2025, as California Day of the Teacher. California Day of the Teacher, celebrated on the second Wednesday of May, arose out of legislation co- sponsored by the California Teachers Association and the Association of Mexican American Educators. Senator Joseph Montoya wrote the bill, which was adopted in 1982. California has patterned its celebration after the traditional El Dia del Maestro festivities observed in Mexico and other Latin American countries. National Speech Pathologist Day (5/18/2025) The CDE encourages you to annually recognize May 18 as National Speech Pathologist Day. In 2010, the United States dedicated May 18th as ‘National Speech Pathologist Day'. Classified School Employee Week (May 18–24, 2025) The CDE encourages you to recognize May 18–24, 2025, as Classified School Employee Week. Classified School Employee Week is celebrated on the third full week in May each year, from Sunday to Saturday.
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