Teacher begins to think it’s “a bit circular” to write thank-you notes for gifts of appreciation from students and their families. Dear Miss Manners: As a teacher for the past 30 years, I ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: As a teacher for the past 30 years ... In return, I have always taken the time to write careful and personal thank-you notes for each of these gifts. Part of my motivation ...

Teacher Appreciation Week is that magical time when classrooms fill with crayon-scribbled thank-you cards ... and makes it easier for students to ask questions, seek help and stay engaged.