/teacher-awards Teacher Awards en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:49:13 GMT /leadership/inside-the-no-limits-mindset-of-the-new-national-principal-of-the-year/2024/10 Tracie Anderson Swilley, a high school principal in South Carolina, was awarded the title for the 2024-25 academic year. Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:49:13 GMT /leadership/inside-the-no-limits-mindset-of-the-new-national-principal-of-the-year/2024/10 /leadership/meet-the-3-finalists-for-national-principal-of-the-year/2024/09 All three finalists spoke about the need to lift up their peers. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 20:27:33 GMT /leadership/meet-the-3-finalists-for-national-principal-of-the-year/2024/09 /teaching-learning/video-welcome-to-the-white-house-teachers-get-a-rare-honor/2024/05 First lady Jill Biden hosted state teachers of the year for an inaugural state dinner. Here's what it looked like. Fri, 03 May 2024 19:16:48 GMT /teaching-learning/video-welcome-to-the-white-house-teachers-get-a-rare-honor/2024/05 /teaching-learning/inside-the-first-ever-white-house-state-dinner-for-teachers/2024/05 Teachers were feted by first lady Jill Biden and other national leaders, with a surprise appearance by a powerful dignitary. Fri, 03 May 2024 18:51:08 GMT /teaching-learning/inside-the-first-ever-white-house-state-dinner-for-teachers/2024/05 /teaching-learning/video-the-national-teacher-of-the-years-advice-for-building-a-legacy-of-strong-teachers/2024/04 This year's National Teacher of the Year has a message for educators on finding joy and creating a legacy of strong teachers. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 21:33:56 GMT /teaching-learning/video-the-national-teacher-of-the-years-advice-for-building-a-legacy-of-strong-teachers/2024/04 /teaching-learning/missy-testerman-makes-immigrant-students-feel-welcome-shes-the-national-teacher-of-the-year/2024/04 The K-8 teacher prioritizes inclusion and connection in her work teaching English as a second language. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 21:10:14 GMT /teaching-learning/missy-testerman-makes-immigrant-students-feel-welcome-shes-the-national-teacher-of-the-year/2024/04 /teaching-learning/the-finalists-for-national-teacher-of-the-year-have-ideas-for-boosting-teacher-morale/2024/03 The four award-winning teachers also met with U.S. lawmakers to advocate for their education causes of choice. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 20:52:50 GMT /teaching-learning/the-finalists-for-national-teacher-of-the-year-have-ideas-for-boosting-teacher-morale/2024/03 /teaching-learning/how-a-moment-of-recognition-rejuvenated-this-alabama-teacher/2024/03 Kenisha Gage, an elementary school teacher in Huntsville, Ala., shares the highs and lows of her career as an educator. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 21:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/how-a-moment-of-recognition-rejuvenated-this-alabama-teacher/2024/03 /teaching-learning/here-are-the-4-finalists-for-national-teacher-of-the-year/2024/01 The nation's top teaching award will be given to one of them in the spring. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 21:46:44 GMT /teaching-learning/here-are-the-4-finalists-for-national-teacher-of-the-year/2024/01 /teaching-learning/video-this-teacher-won-a-grammy-and-saved-a-life/2023/10 A North Texas choir teacher explains how she became the 2023 Grammy Music Educator of the Year. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 20:30:27 GMT /teaching-learning/video-this-teacher-won-a-grammy-and-saved-a-life/2023/10 /teaching-learning/i-was-not-done-how-politics-drove-this-teacher-of-the-year-out-of-the-classroom/2023/08 Karen Lauritzen was accused of being a pro-LGBTQ+ activist. The consequences derailed her career. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 20:50:38 GMT /teaching-learning/i-was-not-done-how-politics-drove-this-teacher-of-the-year-out-of-the-classroom/2023/08 /teaching-learning/videos-tips-for-new-teachers-from-state-teachers-of-the-year State teachers of the year offer tips for new teachers on a range of topics. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 19:16:58 GMT /teaching-learning/videos-tips-for-new-teachers-from-state-teachers-of-the-year /teaching-learning/video-tips-from-acclaimed-teachers-building-a-network-of-supportive-peers/2023/08 State teachers of the year offer advice on finding mentors and building a support system within the school building. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 21:20:37 GMT /teaching-learning/video-tips-from-acclaimed-teachers-building-a-network-of-supportive-peers/2023/08 /teaching-learning/an-award-winning-rookie-teacher-talks-about-her-first-year/2023/06 Stick to a routine and be consistent, advises Los Angeles teacher Lauryn Merriweather. Fri, 23 Jun 2023 20:58:32 GMT /teaching-learning/an-award-winning-rookie-teacher-talks-about-her-first-year/2023/06 /teaching-learning/teaching-shouldnt-be-a-life-threatening-profession-biden-says/2023/04 The president spoke to educators during a ceremony to honor the 2023 State Teachers of the Year. Mon, 24 Apr 2023 22:37:44 GMT /teaching-learning/teaching-shouldnt-be-a-life-threatening-profession-biden-says/2023/04 /teaching-learning/video-how-the-national-teacher-of-the-year-brings-joy-to-her-classroom/2023/04 Rebecka Peterson, a high school math teacher in Tulsa, Okla., is the 2023 National Teacher of the Year. Thu, 20 Apr 2023 16:50:25 GMT /teaching-learning/video-how-the-national-teacher-of-the-year-brings-joy-to-her-classroom/2023/04 /teaching-learning/rebecka-peterson-finds-the-good-in-every-school-day-shes-the-national-teacher-of-the-year/2023/04 Peterson teaches high school math in Tulsa, Okla. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 19:26:02 GMT /teaching-learning/rebecka-peterson-finds-the-good-in-every-school-day-shes-the-national-teacher-of-the-year/2023/04 /teaching-learning/the-national-teacher-of-the-year-award-a-call-to-service-or-a-popularity-contest/2023/02 Educators and past finalists weigh in on the National Teacher of the Year award. Mon, 06 Feb 2023 22:35:10 GMT /teaching-learning/the-national-teacher-of-the-year-award-a-call-to-service-or-a-popularity-contest/2023/02 /teaching-learning/meet-the-5-teachers-being-considered-for-national-teacher-of-the-year/2023/01 From P.E. to culturally responsive teaching, the finalists all find ways to connect to their students. Wed, 25 Jan 2023 22:24:19 GMT /teaching-learning/meet-the-5-teachers-being-considered-for-national-teacher-of-the-year/2023/01 /teaching-learning/white-house-decorations-include-teacher-and-student-art-why-educators-say-thats-meaningful/2022/12 69´«Ã½ portrayed their families, their hobbies, and their dreams for the future in the ornaments they created for the White House. Mon, 12 Dec 2022 21:40:33 GMT /teaching-learning/white-house-decorations-include-teacher-and-student-art-why-educators-say-thats-meaningful/2022/12 /leadership/citing-anti-gay-discrimination-a-teacher-of-the-year-leaves-the-classroom/2022/06 Kentucky's 2022 Teacher of the Year Willie Carver Jr. said he had been unable to find support from his school administration. Tue, 28 Jun 2022 17:50:45 GMT /leadership/citing-anti-gay-discrimination-a-teacher-of-the-year-leaves-the-classroom/2022/06 /teaching-learning/nations-top-teachers-bask-in-white-house-spotlight/2022/04 The national and state teachers of the year were honored by the president and first lady in a White House ceremony. Wed, 27 Apr 2022 23:14:55 GMT /teaching-learning/nations-top-teachers-bask-in-white-house-spotlight/2022/04 /teaching-learning/video-2022-national-teacher-of-the-year-so-honored-to-be-a-part-of-this-profession/2022/04 Kurt Russell, a history teacher from Oberlin, Ohio, shares his outlook on the profession and a message for his fellow educators. Fri, 22 Apr 2022 21:04:25 GMT /teaching-learning/video-2022-national-teacher-of-the-year-so-honored-to-be-a-part-of-this-profession/2022/04 /teaching-learning/kurt-russell-a-history-teacher-from-ohio-is-the-2022-national-teacher-of-the-year/2022/04 Russell will advocate for culturally responsive curricula and a more diverse teaching workforce. Tue, 19 Apr 2022 15:41:07 GMT /teaching-learning/kurt-russell-a-history-teacher-from-ohio-is-the-2022-national-teacher-of-the-year/2022/04 /teaching-learning/teaching-the-truth-in-divisive-times-a-conversation-with-the-nations-top-teachers/2022/02 The four finalists for the National Teacher of the Year award share how they handle teaching science and history at a turbulent moment. Mon, 28 Feb 2022 22:31:03 GMT /teaching-learning/teaching-the-truth-in-divisive-times-a-conversation-with-the-nations-top-teachers/2022/02 /teaching-learning/lets-trust-our-teachers-national-award-finalists-on-why-public-support-is-crucial/2022/02 The four finalists for the National Teacher of the Year award share what keeps them in the classroom at a time of intense stress. Mon, 28 Feb 2022 21:49:45 GMT /teaching-learning/lets-trust-our-teachers-national-award-finalists-on-why-public-support-is-crucial/2022/02 /teaching-learning/meet-the-four-finalists-for-the-2022-national-teacher-of-the-year/2022/01 The four finalists hail from Colorado, Hawaii, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, and were recognized for their dedication to student learning. Wed, 19 Jan 2022 22:09:01 GMT /teaching-learning/meet-the-four-finalists-for-the-2022-national-teacher-of-the-year/2022/01 /teaching-learning/maryland-teacher-wins-1-million-global-prize/2021/11 Keishia Thorpe received the prize for her work teaching immigrant and refugee students and helping them attend college. Thu, 11 Nov 2021 20:57:07 GMT /teaching-learning/maryland-teacher-wins-1-million-global-prize/2021/11 /teaching-learning/joe-and-jill-biden-honor-teachers-at-long-delayed-white-house-ceremony/2021/10 The president, with the first lady in attendance, called teachers the "single most consequential people in the world beyond our parents." Mon, 18 Oct 2021 22:53:04 GMT /teaching-learning/joe-and-jill-biden-honor-teachers-at-long-delayed-white-house-ceremony/2021/10 /video-2021-national-teacher-of-the-year-special-education-is-the-heartbeat-of-schools/2021/05 Juliana Urtubey, an elementary special education teacher in Las Vegas, is the third special educator to receive the national honor in the program's nearly seven-decade history. Thu, 06 May 2021 17:57:45 GMT /video-2021-national-teacher-of-the-year-special-education-is-the-heartbeat-of-schools/2021/05