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THANKS TEACHERS ON WORLD TEACHER DAY
EDUCATION/CULTURE--MINISTER THANKS TEACHERS ON WORLD TEACHER DAY
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Teachers across Nova Scotia are among the best in the world, said
Education and Culture Minister Robbie Harrison today, commenting
on the celebration of World Teachers' Day.
Mr. Harrison referred to a recent Atlantic Canadian survey that
gave teachers top marks. "Eight out of ten students believe their
teachers are fair and supportive," said the minister. "While this
doesn't surprise me, I'm pleased to see teachers get the
recognition they deserve."
World Teachers' Day was initiated by the United Nations
Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) some
years ago and proclaimed by Premier John Savage in 1995.
"World Teachers' Day is a great day to thank teachers for a job
well done, each and every day in the classroom," said Mr.
Harrison.
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Contact: Catherine MacIsaac 902-424-2795
trp Oct. 04, 1996 - 11:20 a.m.