The Sankofa curriculum is an educational approach that emphasizes African and African American history, culture, and perspectives. It aims to empower students by providing them with a comprehensive understanding of their heritage and fostering a sense of pride in...
Alyssa Cassels, a dedicated band director at Deuel School in Clear Lake, South Dakota, has been named the 2023 South Dakota Teacher of the Year. This prestigious honor recognizes her exceptional commitment to education and her remarkable impact on the lives of her...
Ivona Todorovic, an English Learners (EL) teacher at Red River High School in Grand Forks, North Dakota, has been awarded the prestigious title of 2023 North Dakota Teacher of the Year. The announcement was made by North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum and State School...
In recognition of her dedication to her students and commitment to advocating for equitable education, Ashley Lockwood has been named the 2023 Delaware State Teacher of the Year. Lockwood is a fifth grade teacher at Lulu Ross Elementary School in Milford, Delaware....
Lisa Leaheey, an exceptional English teacher at North Providence High School, has been awarded the prestigious title of the 2023 Rhode Island Teacher of the Year. With a career spanning over two decades, Leaheey's unwavering commitment to her students' growth,...
In a surprising turn of events at Hyalite Elementary School, Catherine Matthews, a preschool special education teacher, was bestowed with the distinguished title of 2023 Montana Teacher of the Year. In what she initially believed to be a safety seminar, Matthews...
In a surprise ceremony held at Casco Bay High School in Portland, Matt Bernstein, a ninth-grade humanities and social studies teacher, was announced as the 2023 Maine Teacher of the Year by the Maine Department of Education and Educate Maine. The event was filled with...
Christian Cheetham, a former Air Force officer, was recently named the 2023 New Hampshire Teacher of the Year. The announcement came as a surprise during a special celebration, where he was recognized for his outstanding teaching abilities and unwavering commitment to...
Michael Ida, a veteran mathematics and computer science teacher at Kalani High School in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, has been named the 2023 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year. This prestigious recognition celebrates his unwavering commitment to improving student learning and...
Karen Lauritzen, a fourth-grade teacher at Treaty Rock Elementary School in Post Falls, Idaho, has been honored as the 2023 Idaho Teacher of the Year. The announcement was made by Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra during a surprise visit to the...