The tradition of exchanging valentines started in the 18th century. People began sending handwritten love letters, often decorated with poems or artwork. In 2025, we want to send our love letters to you: our fellow educators. A few of our employees share here why we LOVE education and educators!
To My Valentine. Photograph. Retrieved from the Library of Congress. 1890
I education because it might be the only way good change comes about. —Ryan F., Sales Manager
I getting to learn new and surprising things nearly every day, and I that kids get to have that experience because of what we do. —Ricky D., Editor
I that education fuels curiosity, unlocks new opportunities, and helps people understand the world in ways they had never thought of. —Courtney C., Curriculum Developer
To My Valentine. Photograph. Retrieved from the Library of Congress. 1919
I that we're making a difference. A big, timely difference. —Bart K., Publishing Manager
I getting to research images and visually tell the stories from history, from all sides and walks of life. —Diane C., Photo Editor
I diving into stories. Education is about uncovering existence from endless angles. Every way we look to understand things deeper, we get to embark on a new story. —Claire W., Curriculum Developer
I the educators and creating tools that will hopefully make their lives a little easier. And I creating rabbit holes for students to wander down and explore and get lost in. —Liz W., President
L. Prang & Co., Publisher. To my valentine. By dandelion post I send this valentine to my friend / illegible monogram. [Boston: L. Prang & Co., Boston] Photograph. Retrieved from the Library of Congress. 1882
I finding images that help support the lessons about struggles and triumphs of those who came before us. I hope it can inspire all to continue working toward a more just society. —Dana D., Photo Editor
I that educators sacrifice so much to make the world a better place. I that they put their whole hearts into introducing kids to new worlds, new ideas, and new ways of being better humans. —Marci M., Marketing
I the variations on a theme created by people with a wide variety of perspectives and creative tastes. —Jessie G., Professional Learning
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