I wanted my class to submit a written gesture of gratitude to some instructors. Then I encountered a surprising hurdle.

"I have removed it from my vocabulary completely," the high school elective teacher told Newsweek of the phrase.

While I have received a couple of thank-you notes from students over the years, most of the time, I hear nothing -- not even ...

but every other student that I'm working with has said, ‘no, thank you’ to Columbia, and they're looking for other options," ...

“Everybody at Westminster appreciates your sacrifice,” a student named Helen wrote on an index card. “We deeply thank you for your tireless efforts!” The handwritten notes were shown ...

As crews and volunteers continue their search for a missing teacher, students at his school sent them messages of encouragement. Gary Jones, a teacher and coach at Westminster School, disappeared ...

What you do is really important and I want you to know that we are very grateful for all the effort you put into the work that we need so much.” ...