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The School Newspaper of Texas High School

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Paraprofessional Appreciation Day, celebrated annually on the first Wednesday of April, originated from the recognition of paraprofessionals’ crucial role, particularly after the United Federation of Teachers advocated for better salaries and benefits in the 1970s.

Paraprofessionals work to aid teachers on campus

Story by Lauren Richey, staff writer April 2, 2025

The classroom bustles with questions, becoming overwhelming for just one teacher to answer. Just then, a paraprofessional steps in, aiding the teacher in serving the class by providing answers to the students'...

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