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Meet the 2026 National Teacher of the Year Finalists
The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) today announced that four inspiring educators from across the country are finalists for..
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Introducing the 2026 State Teachers of the Year
With a remarkable 1,011 years of combined teaching, the 2026 State Teachers of the Year cohort brings experience in a range of subjects...
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We Learn When We Listen: A Reflection from 2024 National Teacher of the Year
In my classroom, I often tell my students that our bodies are brilliantly and wonderfully made.
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2025 National Teacher of the Year Ashlie Crosson’s Address to the Nation
CCSSO’s National Teacher of the Year Program works to elevate the voices of excellent educators across the country.
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CCSSO Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week 2025!
Dedicated teachers help produce successful students. Great teachers don’t just instruct, they encourage, challenge and inspire students.
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Ashlie Crosson, 2025 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year
The 2025 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Ashlie Crosson says she tries to fill her classroom with as much student expression as she can.
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Jazzmyne Townsend, 2025 District of Columbia Teacher of the Year
Jazzmyne Townsend is the 2025 District of Columbia Teacher of the Year who teaches K-5 English language arts and serves as an...
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Janet Renee Damon, 2025 Colorado Teacher of the Year
Janet Renee Damon has been an educator in Denver Public Schools for more than 25 years, serving as a history teacher, literacy...
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Mikaela Saelua, 2025 American Samoa Teacher of the Year
Mikaela Saelua, the 2025 American Samoa Teacher of the Year, teaches senior English, journalism/yearbook and AP English language and...
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Meet the 2025 National Teacher of the Year Finalists
The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) today announced that four inspiring educators from across the country are finalists for..
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Introducing the 2025 State Teachers of the Year
The 2025 State Teachers of the Year have a remarkable 927 years of combined experience inspiring students to excel in their classroom and...
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State Teacher Talk Showcase Returns for a Third Year
On the surface, developing a TED-style talk looks like ideation and drafting, revising and practicing until it is ready to be shared on a...
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When We Find Our Voices: Missy Testerman’s Address to the Nation
2024 National Teacher of the Year Missy Testerman hopes in her year to empower teachers to find their voices in pursuit of being advocates..
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My Forever Good Thing: A Reflection from the 2023 National Teacher of the Year
In her end-of-year reflection, 2023 National Teacher of the Year, Rebecka Peterson, reminds us of the power of one good thing and shares...
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CCSSO Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week 2024
Teacher Appreciation Week gives the nation a special time to recognize how great teachers have the power to change students’ lives.
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2024 NTOY Finalists Teaching the Nation
As we approach the announcement of the 2024 National Teacher of the Year, we invite everyone over the next week to take a glimpse into the..
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Meet the 2024 National Teacher of the Year Finalists
The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) is thrilled to announce that four inspiring educators from across the country are...
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Introducing the 2024 State Teachers of the Year
Inspirational, motivated and innovative are just a few ways to describe the 2024 State Teachers of the Year.
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