Stephanie Williams, a music educator, received a big surprise at Mountain View Elementary School. She thought the governor and education officials were there to celebrate the school's recent "A" rating. Instead, they had a special announcement: Williams was named the 2026 Arkansas Teacher of the Year. The news came as a shock to Williams and her students. The gymnas...

Seven dedicated teachers from across Maryland have been chosen as finalists for the 2026 Teacher of the Year award. These educators, each representing a different county, were selected for their exceptional contributions to education. The finalists include Jacqueline Sanderson from Anne Arundel County, Jevons Liu from Baltimore City, ALonna Soward-Puryear from Freder...