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# Santa Monica-Malibu Teachers Mark Day of the Teacher on May 10
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/051306-story-20060513/
- Published: 2006-05-13T15:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-23T17:49:25.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: Education, Malibu, #archive-import

*By Daily Press staff*

Teachers got a day to themselves this past week. The Santa Monica-Malibu Classroom Teachers Association (SMMCTA) joined the local school district, students and members of the community in celebrating “Day of the Teacher” on May 10\. It marked the 24th anniversary of the day established to give special recognition to teachers for their contributions to education and the lives of California’s children. This year’s theme was “California Teachers: Bringing Dreams to Life.”

“Day of the Teacher has always been a time to recognize and appreciate the educators in your local schools,” said Harry Keiley, SMMCTA president. “... I can tell you that the teachers in this community are committed to excellence in our schools.”

CTA and the Association of Mexican American Educators (AMAE) sponsored the bill, SB 1546, first proclaiming Day of the Teacher. It was written by Sen. Joseph Montoya (D-El Monte) and signed into law in 1982\. The California celebration is patterned after “El Dia del Maestro” celebrations in Mexico and other Latin American countries.

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on May 13, 2006.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/051306.pdf?ref=smdp.com)