Education is the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction, practice, and study. It is a lifelong process that helps people to develop their intellectual, social, and emotional abilities. Education can take place in formal or informal settings and any experience that has a formative effect on the way one thinks, feels, or acts may be considered educational.
National Dunce Day underscores the importance of embracing our intellectual vulnerabilities. It’s not a celebration of ignorance but rather, one of continuous learning, prompting us all to continually question, explore, and stretch the boundaries of our understanding.
Every September 9th, we recognize and celebrate International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day (FASD) to help spread awareness of the importance of alcohol-free pregnancy. More than 5 percent of all children born worldwide are affected by FASD, which is a major public health issue that should not be overlooked.
International Day to Protect Education from Attack is an annual observance held on September 9th. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2019 to raise awareness of the need to protect children and their right to education during armed conflicts. This day encourages countries to respect and protect the right to education in emergency situations and reminds parties to armed conflicts of their obligations under international law.
It’s National Dollar Day on August 8th! This day commemorates the day Congress established the U.S. monetary system in 1786. On this day, we celebrate the US dollar, which is the most widely circulated money in the world.