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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Retired teachers in Dearborn County just handed out nearly $10,000 to fund creative classroom projects like sensory corners, cooking schools, and STEM learning centers. Since 2008, they've given more than $75,000 to support teachers with projects their schools can't fund.
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.
A kindergartner named Stone brought everyone to tears when he performed the Coco song "Remember Me" for his teacher Mrs. Kinnard, who retired after 40 years of teaching. His heartfelt tribute captured what countless students feel but can rarely express so beautifully.
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.
A Brooklyn Park art teacher spent 140 hours creating a masterpiece from seeds, corn silk, and onion skins. Her "Labyrinth" tribute just won first place at the Minnesota State Fair.
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.
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."
When 7-year-old Khalani Jennings spent months battling a rare liver cancer, her music teacher refused to let her fight alone. Dominee Kaiser turned a school concert into a powerful tribute that reminded one young girl she was never forgotten.
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.
Michelle Maile, a celebrated first-grade teacher, resigned from her job despite loving her students and school. Her viral Facebook post explains why thousands of teachers are making the same choice.
A New Haven childcare center is solving two crises at once by building free homes for teachers who can't afford rent on $31,000 salaries. The nation's first teacher housing village is already changing lives and keeping quality educators in the classroom.
Middle school teacher Sarah Ashley Winans drove to her school at 10:15pm in her pajamas after realizing she forgot to plug in the charging cart her students needed for their test. Security footage of her late-night mission went viral, reminding everyone just how far teachers go for their kids.
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