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5 stories tagged with "Teacher Award"
Wyoming Agriculture Teacher Wins State's Top Honor
Community Heroes•Oct 13

Wyoming Agriculture Teacher Wins State's Top Honor

A Cheyenne teacher who helps urban students raise livestock on a 406-acre school farm just won Wyoming's highest education honor. Brian Cox has spent 21 years showing kids where their food comes from.

Community Heroes Desk•3 min read
Kindergarten Teacher Wins $5K Golden Apple Award
Community Heroes•May 11

Kindergarten Teacher Wins $5K Golden Apple Award

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.

Community Heroes Desk•2 min read
Charleston Arts Teacher Named 2026 Teacher of the Year
Community Heroes•May 5

Charleston Arts Teacher Named 2026 Teacher of the Year

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.

Community Heroes Desk•2 min read
Colorado Teacher Wins National AI Award for Student Program
Solutions•Apr 27

Colorado Teacher Wins National AI Award for Student Program

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.

Solutions Desk•2 min read
Indian Teacher Wins $1M Prize for Educating 1M Kids
Community Heroes•Feb 6

Indian Teacher Wins $1M Prize for Educating 1M Kids

Rouble Nagi transformed abandoned walls into outdoor classrooms that brought one million children into formal education across India. She just won the world's most prestigious teaching award and $1 million to expand her mission.

Community Heroes Desk•2 min read