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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.
Six Lee County teachers received surprise Golden Apple awards on Friday, celebrating their innovation and dedication to students. From music educators to classroom teachers, each winner demonstrates how passion transforms education.
Nine teachers across Washington's Mid-Columbia region just received one of education's most prestigious honors, along with $1,500 each to celebrate their life-changing work. The 28th annual Crystal Apple Awards also honored a late career education champion who transformed thousands of lives.
A Maryland kindergarten teacher who teaches "the whole child" was surprised with confetti and cheers when she won a prestigious Golden Apple Award. Heather Little's students say the most important lesson she taught them was kindness.
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."
A Hutto kindergarten teacher became the only Texas educator to win the prestigious Milken Educator Award this year, along with a $25,000 prize. Olivia Joseph, who teaches at her own alma mater's district, was surprised with the honor in front of cheerleaders, dignitaries, and her entire school.
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.
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.
A second-year teacher is showing students how to use AI as a learning tool, not a shortcut. Her innovative approach just earned her a Presidential AI Challenge award.
A fifth-grade teacher who believes students thrive when they know you care just earned Michigan's top educator honor and $10,000. Brandon Bailey was nominated by a former student whose life he changed.
An Amarillo high school teacher just became the first educator in Texas history to win a national teaching honor. Theresa Miller's 27-year dedication to servant leadership education just earned her Chick-fil-A's Teacher of the Year award.
Ten Utah teachers just received grants totaling $40,000 to bring their most creative classroom ideas to life. The awards, presented by Utah's First Lady and a former Miss America, will fund projects ranging from STEM programs to literacy initiatives.
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.
Shannon Armsworthy was surprised at an Earth Day assembly when she learned she'd won a Golden Apple Award for her two decades of putting faith and compassion at the heart of teaching. Her students say she doesn't just give answers—she guides them to find their own.
An elementary art teacher with less than five years of experience just earned Illinois' highest honor for early career educators. Noelia Martinez-Voigt's passion for teaching young artists caught the attention of the entire state.
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.
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.
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.
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 Michigan agriculture teacher who uses food to make zoology fun just became the first ag educator to win a prestigious national teaching award. Her student-nominated honor came with $5,000 and recognition for making farm science accessible to hundreds of teens.
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