10 Things That Make A Teacher’s Day That Much Brighter

It's a hard job, so little things make a big difference. That's exactly why Target is on track to give $1 billion for education by the end of 2015.

1. When everyone turns in their homework on time.

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2. Teachers' lounge coffee that's constantly flowing.

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3. When guest speakers come for career days.

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4. Wrong test answers that still make you smile.

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5. Library days!

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6. When a student understands a concept that was once difficult for them.

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7. When parents are willing (and excited!) to get involved.

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8. The beloved conference period.

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9. Seeing a class come together for a big project.

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(Especially when they were so upset about group work in the beginning!)

10. And that final bell of the day.

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