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Rebecca Maynard, a high school science teacher in Massachusetts, has earned one of just six national awards recognizing excellence in teaching. Her work includes bringing real-world climate science into the classroom through expeditions to Kenya and Alaska.
A Bronx earth science teacher who once worked in cosmetics is transforming how students learn by tackling flooding and air quality issues right outside their school doors. Carolina Castro-Skehan just won a national teaching award for her sustainability projects that turn neighborhood challenges into powerful lessons.
More than 7,000 Kentucky educators completed science-based reading training, and their students are now reaching proficiency faster than ever. Schools with the most trained teachers saw up to 4.26% growth in proficient readers.
YouTube star and former NASA engineer Mark Rober spent $60 million creating a complete science curriculum for middle schoolers. Now he's giving it to teachers everywhere at no cost.
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.
A new program in Rwanda is turning young graduates into teachers and building a pipeline of female science educators. Nearly half the participants are women, many now pursuing careers in STEM education.
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 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.
Nigeria's Zamfara State just launched recruitment for over 3,000 new primary school teachers, prioritizing critical subjects like math, science, and digital literacy. The move promises to bring quality education to thousands of children, including those in rural communities.
Scientists are calling for more collaborations between artists and researchers to rebuild public confidence in science. The strategy comes as funding cuts threaten research programs worldwide.
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 university biology teacher who overcame a severe stutter just won Teacher of the Year for making science come alive for students. Anneke Valk's journey from struggling to speak in front of groups to inspiring hundreds shows how passion can overcome any obstacle.
Educators across coastal Virginia are transforming science classrooms by partnering with NASA to teach students real environmental data collection. High school students even built the weather instruments their younger peers now use for research.
A public school teacher in India has spent three decades proving that learning happens anywhere. Her students have mastered math in puncture shops and studied science at fire stations.
A major science organization is launching a digital series that shows how Earth science research translates into real solutions for communities worldwide. The series premiews in December 2026 and goes global in January 2027.
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.
Over 900 Calgary students from Grade 5 to 12 are presenting their self-designed science experiments at the city's largest youth science fair this weekend. Two Grade 12 students developed a promising wound infection detector using red cabbage extract after a cooking accident sparked their curiosity.
A new family and consumer science teacher from rural Virginia just became one of the top four educators in her field nationwide. Michelle Williams won three consecutive teaching awards in her first year on the job.
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.
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