As part of American Education Week, approximately 1,000 teachers, from public and private schools, will be celebrated at Mississippi University for Women on Wednesday.
The program is being sponsored by the Education Committee of the Columbus-Lowndes Development Link.
Blake Wilson, president of the Mississippi Economic Council, will be the guest speaker for the event which begins at 2 p.m. in Rent Auditorium, Whitfield Hall. His message will focus on the importance of educating the students of our community.
E.J. Griffis of the Link Education Committee said, “We are excited about this opportunity to acknowledge the commitment and professionalism of all the educators in the city and county.”
In addition to hearing an inspiring message from Wilson, the teachers will be eligible for many doors prizes donated by local businesses and agencies. Discounts also will be offered to the educators at participating merchants.
The National Education Association”s 89th annual American Education Week will takes place through Nov. 20. It spotlights the importance of providing every child in America with a quality public education from kindergarten through college, and the need for everyone to do his or her part in making public schools great.
For more information, contact Maureen Lipscomb at 662-328-8369 or e-mail [email protected].
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