Most people agree that educating youth is an important job.

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For National Teacher Appreciation Day, which is officially recognized on May 3, many people make efforts to let their teachers know how much of an impact they've made.

In response, teachers are taking to social media to talk about why they love their jobs and why they do what they do.

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Carleigh Knight (left) and her sister, Natalie Rogovin, look at Christmas ornaments while shopping at Kudzu Antiques + Modern in Decatur on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (Natrice Miller/AJC)

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