Coffee Break: Celebrate Teachers!
by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala
May 06, 2025

It’s National Teacher Appreciation Day! The holiday is held each year on Tuesday during the first full week of May to show some love to those who have poured so much into education. Today, let’s celebrate your favorite teacher with music!
So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about or relating to teachers would you like to hear?
Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.
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Songs Played
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones- The Impression That I Get
The Suburbs- Chemistry Set
New Seekers- I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing
Rockpile- Teacher Teacher
Black Kids- I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance With You
The Jackson 5- ABC
Thomas Dolby- She Blinded Me With Science
Lulu- To Sire With Love
