The theme for National Teacher Day 2006 is "Great Teachers Make Great Public Schools." Thousands of communities will take time out today to honor their local educators and acknowledge the contributions they make to our lives. This year's theme draws attention to the crucial role teachers play in making sure every child receives a quality public education and conveys the hard work they do each day to make public schools great for every child.

For more information, check out National Teacher Day on the National Education Association's web site.