Why is Teacher's Day celebrated in El Salvador on June 22

Every June 22 is celebrated in El Salvador , Teacher's Day ; a special date that seeks to honor all the professors and teachers of the country, as well as their hard work and their great work in educating who is the development of the country and Salvadoran society.

Next we will tell you why Teacher's Day is celebrated on June 22 and who is remembered on this date.

How was Teacher's Day born in El Salvador?

Teacher's Day takes place on June 22 because on a day like this but in the year 1890 the former president Francisco Menéndez Valdivieso died. He was the main promoter of teacher dignity and also a leading reformer of education in the country.

Menéndez Valdivieso ruled the country from 1885 to 1890 and it was not until April 24, 1928 by means of a legislative decree that it was recognized that every June 22 would be celebrated Teacher's Day . On this day the teaching work is recognized but it is also a day to reflect on the rights of teachers and promote a more accessible education for all people.

Teacher's Day is considered a holiday in El Salvador for the country's teachers. Some educational centers and institutions carry out different activities to entertain the teachers in order to make them feel special and share this day all together as one family. The students also take advantage of this day to express their love and admiration for their teachers.