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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 veteran math teacher who's dedicated over three decades to helping students succeed just earned a major honor for his work inside and outside the classroom. Dr. Gary Jackson of South Carolina continues inspiring the next generation while volunteering throughout his community.
Over 150 physical education teachers in Lagos, Nigeria are learning how to bring Olympic values of excellence, respect, and friendship into their classrooms. The training program helps teachers spot athletic talent while building character in young students.
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An eighth-grade teacher who lets her students learn with screwdrivers and hand saws just earned one of Washington's highest honors for inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers. Shelia Tomlinson's hands-on approach is helping underserved students see that school can be more than just books.
A new mom teaching film, coaching two sports, and running a student skills program just won Metro Atlanta's top teacher honor. Erika Allen is proof that showing up for students never goes unnoticed.
A drama teacher who nearly gave up on the arts is celebrating 30 years of helping students discover courage through theater. Deanne Bertsch has watched generations transform on stage at Strathmore High School.
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 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 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.
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 former student is funding a new scholarship at Hastings High School to honor the teacher who inspired them decades ago. The award will help two seniors each year pursue teaching careers of their own.
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.
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 90-year-old English teacher just earned a Guinness World Record for teaching for 67 consecutive years without ever taking a break. Beverly Hannett-Price has taught Robin Williams, Steve Ballmer, and countless others, and she's not planning to retire anytime soon.
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.
President Droupadi Murmu will recognize 48 exceptional teachers who transformed their students' lives through dedication and innovation. These educators represent every corner of India, from bustling cities to remote villages.
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 beloved Mumbai teacher refused to let Multiple System Atrophy silence her classroom. For years after losing her voice, she taught through blinks and lip movements, proving purpose outlasts every obstacle.
Chris Thompson walked into his school auditorium to thunderous applause, only to discover his students had secretly nominated him for Kentucky's Golden Owl Award. The agriculture teacher who returned to his hometown to inspire the next generation of farmers just won top educator honors for Northern Kentucky.
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.
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