May 04, 2020
US Teacher Appreciation Week 2020 Begins!
This Doodle’s Key Themes
Happy US Teacher Appreciation Week!
Today (and everyday!), we honor teachers across the nation, who continue to work tirelessly to shape our future generations, even in the midst of the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic.
Today’s Doodle was created by Doodler Kevin Laughlin who collaborated with the 54 2020 State Teachers of the Year during their visit to Google this past February.
Below, Kevin shares more on his experience working with the teachers on today’s Doodle!
I know from firsthand experience how much of a positive impact a teacher can have on a young person's life. I can't express how happy I am to have had the opportunity to be a part of the Teacher Appreciation project this year.
When I met these teachers on campus in February, I was so inspired by their love of teaching and dedication to their students, which I felt each minute I spent with them. As they presented their own Doodle designs, they shared anecdotes about their classrooms, advocated for their students, and spoke passionately about educational equity.
I am glad to see their work represented in the final Doodle on Google’s homepage today celebrating these often unsung heroes. To every teacher, thank you times infinity!
Learn more about the many ways Google is celebrating and supporting teachers, in classrooms or at home.
See some of the teacher concepts that inspired today’s Doodle below:
...and all of the concepts from our 54 State Teachers of the Year 2020:
Photos from the Doodle brainstorming session at the 2020 National Teacher of the Year Program
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