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Every child is born with a precious flame within, an inner flame of wonder and potential to begin.

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This inner light illuminates the path that lies ahead, igniting curiosity, keeping passions fed.

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But at times, this flame is challenged from inside and from out.

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It can flicker under pressure.

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It can be smothered by self-doubt.

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Though a child may sometimes stumble, they are never lost.

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For teachers are protecting that flame at any cost.

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Along with caring family, it's the teachers who remain by the side of every learner through life's joys and sometimes pain.

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These keepers of the flame can help and they can guide

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For they share that flame of learning that burns brightly from inside

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These teachers know a child's heart

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They value every kind of smart

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Teachers help each child to climb higher, further, over time

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And own their struggle on their quest

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To learn and live what they do best

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Teachers celebrate the triumphs and give shelter in the storm

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to keep that guiding light steady, bright, and warm.

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And so, it's time to shine the light on them, these keepers of the flame.

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We thank them for their passion, and we give them high acclaim

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for their knowledge and research, the science and the art

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that allows them to be stewards of the mind and of the heart.

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To improve our schools, we have a choice to listen to the teacher's voice.

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Those many voices far and wide will protect each student's flame inside.

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With expertise to know what's right, to keep each spirit burning bright.

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So let's listen to our teachers as we imagine and design schools that keep all flames alight and allow every child to shine.