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Victoria Patton, an English teacher in Arizona, won July's "Pay Tribute to a Teacher" award and $2,500 for her work helping students think critically. She believes reading and writing skills are the foundation for successful adulthood.
Special education teacher Kelly Nelson won a teaching award and used the prize money to give one struggling student an entire Christmas, complete with clothes, toys, and food. Nine months later, she's also earned her National Board Certification.
Patrick Martin, an English teacher at Charleston County School of the Arts, just received the district's highest honor. He was chosen from over 80 outstanding educators for his ability to help young artists find their voices.
Kate Doctor, an English teacher at Lexington's The Learning Center, earned a spot in Kentucky's prestigious 2026-27 Innovative Teacher Fellowship alongside just 23 other educators statewide. The program empowers teachers to design cutting-edge classroom projects that put students at the center of their own learning.
A Phoenix geometry teacher who's been inspiring students for 29 years spent her $2,500 teaching award on making sure every student can play softball, regardless of financial struggles. Kelly Melrose's simple philosophy: when students ask if they can play without equipment, the answer is always "Yeah, we got it."
As Teacher Appreciation Week approaches this May, "Abbott Elementary" star Sheryl Lee Ralph is calling for real support beyond kind words. With over 55% of teachers planning early exits from the profession, meaningful action matters more than ever.
A mom's security camera caught her pet pig destroying her daughter's homework, turning the oldest excuse in the book into viral gold. Teachers couldn't stop laughing when they saw the footage.
A fourth-grade teacher who helped a brain injury survivor earn two A's is using his award money to stock up on classroom essentials and help families afford field trips. After 22 years in the classroom, Jean-Pierre Thompson says the recognition reminded him he's making a real difference.
Ghana is launching a nationwide competition to celebrate teachers who are transforming education across the country. Five award categories will honor everyone from classroom teachers to college lecturers who demonstrate measurable impact in their communities.
Franklin Regional School District is solving teacher burnout by funding educators' own creative ideas instead of forcing them to follow someone else's playbook. The result? Teachers stay, students thrive, and classrooms buzz with creativity.
A middle school agriculture teacher who left her corporate job searching for purpose just won Florida's highest teaching honor. Kyndall Brown turned her passion for animals into life-changing lessons for the next generation.
The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation just crossed an incredible milestone: $100 million donated to charities across the state. CEO Derrick Hall and representatives from organizations like Matthew's Crossing Food Bank gathered at Chase Field to celebrate decades of community impact.
Over 5,700 Arizona students turned everyday frustrations into real inventions this year, from cat toys to robotic trash collectors. Their creations competed at Arizona State University in a statewide contest teaching kids to think like entrepreneurs.
An Indian educator who started with 30 children in a small workshop 24 years ago just won the million-dollar Global Teacher Prize for building 800 learning centers across her country. Rouble Nagi's foundation now reaches over a million children who never had access to education.
A groundbreaking study of nearly 700 math teachers and 17,500 students across eight countries reveals that teacher happiness directly correlates with student success. When teachers enjoy their work, students score higher on tests and develop greater confidence in their abilities.
A Newtown preschool teacher who helps two-year-olds discover the world just won a prestigious award celebrating early educators who change lives. Emily Frame is one of 15 teachers in southeastern Pennsylvania honored with the Terri Lynne Lokoff Teacher Award.
An Indian educator just won the world's most prestigious teaching award for creating hundreds of learning centers that have transformed education for countless students. His $1 million Global Teacher Prize recognizes a lifetime of bringing quality education to underserved communities.
The Arizona Diamondbacks just crossed $100 million in charitable donations after 31 years of giving back to their community. Arizona's governor declared March 9 "D-backs Give Back Day" to honor the milestone.
Retired lawyer Tom Henderson now drives hundreds of miles weekly to ensure remote Arizona veterans reach their medical appointments. A growing network of volunteer drivers is bridging vast distances to deliver healthcare access across 65,000 square miles of northern Arizona.
A third-grade teacher from Minnesota won the first-ever Kindness 101 National Teacher of the Year award for inspiring children to spread joy. His Kindness Club meets during recess to brainstorm ways to make people smile.
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