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Chances are, there's at least one teacher you still think about years after leaving their classroom. In honor of World Teachers' Day (October 5), we're celebrating the educators who leave a lasting impression. From teachers who go the extra mile to those who make us laugh along the way, today's movies, shows, and books are all about the people shaping the minds of our future generations.
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A+ Teachers on TV
Some of TV's funniest workplaces happen to be classrooms. These comedies celebrate the teachers doing their best, even when the school day doesn't go remotely according to plan.
Abbott Elementary
Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu
A group of dedicated teachers do their best for students at an underfunded Philadelphia public school, despite having the odds stacked against them. Created by and starring Quinta Brunson, this Emmy-winning workplace comedy finds plenty of laughs and heart in the not-so-glamorous realities of teaching.
English Teacher
Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu
Evan Marquez is a high school English teacher trying to do right by his students while navigating demanding parents and rules that seem to change every day. This sharp workplace comedy finds humor in the chaos while highlighting just how much teachers are expected to juggle every day, often without getting the credit they deserve.
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Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake of the Ozarks
The Vibe: Beach vacation, no ocean required
The Location: Lake of the Ozarks, MO
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Margaritaville Lake Resort is a tropical getaway situated on the shores of the Lake of the Ozarks. The 520 rooms include one and two-bedroom suites, some offering full kitchens and opening onto lake-view balconies. It's a Midwest all-in-one: an 18-hole golf course at The Oaks, a marina renting pontoons and WaveRunners, and the Jolly Mon Indoor Water Park. Eat at LandShark Bar & Grill, drink at the Tiki Hut, or grab pizza at Fin City between rounds of bowling. Plus, for parents who need to decompress, the Driftwood Spa invites guests to unwind with a massage or facial.
Required Reading: Books That Celebrate Teachers
A great teacher can change the course of a student's life. These books celebrate the educators who inspire, challenge, and keep showing up for their students.
Tuesdays with Morrie
by Mitch Albom
After discovering his beloved former professor is dying, Mitch Albom begins visiting him every Tuesday for one final course, this time about life itself. Based on Albom's real relationship with Morrie Schwartz, this beloved memoir turns their conversations into lessons worth revisiting at any age.
Up the Down Staircase
by Bel Kaufman
Fresh out of college, Sylvia Barrett begins teaching English at an overcrowded New York City high school, where bureaucracy and school politics quickly test her idealism. Inspired by author Bel Kaufman's teaching experience, this witty bestseller celebrates the persistence it takes to keep showing up for your students.
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XV Beacon
The Vibe: The art of discretion
The Location: Boston, MA
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Rumor has it some of America's Founding Fathers have stayed at what is now XV Beacon, Boston's stunning boutique hotel. The elegant architectural gem boasts top-of-the-line modern amenities, including gas fireplaces and rainforest showerheads. Plus, with only seven rooms per floor, XV Beacon has an aura of privacy that is hard to come by in any major city. Situated on Beacon Hill, Boston, XV Beacon is just a minute away from Acorn Street, the most photographed street in the United States. After snapping your iconic picture, spend the day exploring American landmarks such as the Freedom Trail, the Massachusetts State House, or the elegant townhouses at Louisburg Square.
Classroom Classics: The Best Movies About Teachers
Oftentimes, teachers' most memorable lessons aren't found in a textbook. These classroom classics are about educators who went above and beyond to help their students live up to their potential.
The Ron Clark Story
Streaming on Prime Video
Teacher Ron Clark leaves his comfortable life in North Carolina for New York City, where he takes on a challenging Harlem classroom and finds creative ways to reach his students. Matthew Perry delivers a moving, Emmy-nominated performance in this true story celebrating an educator who improved the lives of countless children.
Mr. Holland's Opus
Streaming on Disney+
Aspiring composer Glenn Holland reluctantly takes a high school teaching job to pay the bills, never expecting the classroom to become his life's work. Richard Dreyfuss earned an Oscar nomination for this powerful drama about a teacher who discovers his greatest legacy isn't the music he writes, but the students he inspires.
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