They are set to re-open on March 8 as part of the plans to lift the coronavirus lockdown.
We know you have missed them so here is a reminder of teachers across Sunderland and County Durham and the role they have played in our lives over the years.
From Plains Farm to Fulwell, we have put the spotlight on teachers doing what they do best and that is going out of their way to help others.
Take a look and see if our photo collection brings back great memories.
1. Teresa Crumley
Careers day at New Silksworth Academy in 2018 and teacher and aspiration lead, Trease Crumley takes part in Now Press Play interactive session Photo: Stu Norton
2. Over the moon in 2016
Head teacher Paul Foster with pupils Leah Granton and Ella McNeil at Eppleton CW Hetton to watch Sunderland training. Who remembers which school this was and who can tell us more? Photo: Kevin Brady
3. Natalie Fountain, Jackie Graham and Kathryn Rowland at St Paul's CE School
Plenty of cheers at St Paul's CE Primary School in 2018. Head teacher Natalie Fountain is pictured with Year 6 teacher Kathryn Rowland and assistant headteacher Jackie Graham as they celebrated the school's Ofsted success. Photo: Stu Norton
4. Joanna Brown at Town End Primary
Back to February 1994 and Town End Primary nursery pupils were pictured with teacher Joanna Brown. Photo: Sunderland Echo