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Albany, NY – NATIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR HONORED -
Many of us remember a favorite teacher or professor, someone who encouraged our interests, cleared up confusion, or expanded our horizons.
Last month, thousands of communities nationwide joined to celebrate millions of teachers on National Teacher Day.
It was a beautiful sunny day in Washington, DC as President Barack Obama honored the 2010 National Teacher of the Year and state teachers of the year from all across America at this event in the White House Rose Garden.
Chosen by the Council of Chief State School Officers for this year is Sarah Brown Wessling, a high school teacher from Johnson, Iowa.
Glenn Busby reports. (10:54)
ARCHIVES COORDINATOR OF EDUCATION WINS PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR HISTORY EDUCATION PAUL A. GAGNON AWARD -
Continuing with today's theme show of celebrating award-winning educators.
Julie Daniels just received the National Council for History Education 2010 Paul A. Gagnon Award for her work to promote and protect history education.
This national award is given for continuing scholarship on behalf of K thru 12 history teachers, and to individuals who make significant contributions to advancing an understanding of the importance of history education in the U.S.
Julie Daniels is the New York State Archives Coordinator of Education, and has been its chief educator since 1992. Their records are massive, with more than 200-million documents on file, some dating back to 1630.
Glenn Busby reports. (10:04)
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