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Since 1994, World Teachers’ Day is held annually on October 5 to commemorate the efforts of teachers worldwide and observed in more than 100 countries.
Here are a few inspiring messages sent out to teachers via social media:
https://twitter.com/BUCKS_MEYER/status/650928897824038912
To all the teachers out there – thank you!! Your job is literally the most important. #WorldTeachersDay
— Geordin Hill-Lewis (@geordinhl) October 5, 2015
Let's thank our teachers for being our pillar of strength and enlightening our minds! #WorldTeachersDay pic.twitter.com/Mx0EKax95n
— EduBlaze (@EduBlaze1) October 5, 2015
https://twitter.com/janavvy/status/650928509171404800
For all the women who have thought me about life, formally and informally, I remember, and I am humbled and grateful. #worldteachersday
— Zanele Chakela (@zanelechakela) October 5, 2015
To all teachers who dedicate their lives to developing human capacity, may God bless you.You are the best.#worldteachersday #ThankYouTeacher
— Adaeze Chianumba Okezie (M.Ed) (@adaezeokezieng) October 5, 2015
Today is #worldteachersday Dear teacher, you guided my first steps towards philosophy. Thank you for that! pic.twitter.com/5cBgzpzzKL
— Marie-Jeanne Bellen (@LaDolceVipera) October 5, 2015
https://twitter.com/NinaFeMMe/status/650933721365913600
Thank you teachers everywhere for your sacrifice. We love and appreciate you. #WorldTeachersDay
— Scheherazade (@dtwistednerd) October 5, 2015
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