Twitter account of the Council of Chief State School Officers, a nonpartisan, nonprofit membership organization for the top education leader in every state.
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@CCSSO
has proudly supported state education leaders throughout their learning recovery journey, whether managing in-the-moment crises, casting long-term visions or investing federal aid efficiently for students, educators & communities. Learn more here .
“You are an amazing group of individuals and I applaud you for what you’re doing!”
@SecondLady
Karen Pence welcomes the 2019 State Teachers of the Year to a private ceremony to celebrate their achievements.
#NTOY19
Congratulations to
@JulianaUrtubey3
, the 2021 National Teacher of the Year! Juliana is an elementary school special education teacher in Las Vegas, Nevada. Learn more about her at .
#NTOY21
@CCSSO
Congratulations to
@TabathaRosproy
on being named the 2020 National Teacher of the Year!
Tabatha is an early childhood educator from Winfield, Kansas, learn more about her at .
#NTOY20
Congratulations to Alejandro Diasgranados (DC), Juliana Urtubey (NV), Maureen Stover (NC) & John Arthur (UT) on being selected as finalists for the 2021 National Teacher of the Year!
Learn more about them at .
#NTOY21
Tonight the 2018 State Teachers of the Year were recognized on the field during the
#CFBPlayoff
and we couldn't be more proud! Thank you for all that you do!
#NTOY18
#TOYChampExperience
BREAKING NEWS:
@CCSSO
announces Autumn Rivera (CO), Whitney Aragaki (HI), Kurt Russell (OH) and Joe Welch (PA) as finalists for the 2022 National Teacher of the Year!
Learn more about these extraordinary educators here .
#NTOY22
NEW:
@CCSSO
is thrilled to introduce the 2022 State Teachers of the Year!
Learn more about these outstanding educators and find out who will represent your state here .
#NTOY22
LoveTeaching Week is February 14th -21st! Have a reason why you love the teaching profession? Share it next week to inspire the next generation of educators!
#LoveTeaching
Drumroll please … we’re thrilled to announce the finalists for 2018 National Teacher of the Year! Check out these outstanding educators from Department of Defense Education Activity, Ohio, New Jersey and Washington!
#ntoy18
We’re excited to introduce the 2019 State Teachers of the Year!! Head over to our
#StatesLeading
blog to learn more about these amazing educators .
#NTOY19
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@CCSSO
is thrilled to bring the 2022 State Teachers of the Year together this week for the 2022 National Teacher of the Year Program Orientation!
Follow
#NTOY22
for updates.
“This award is not just for my students, it’s for ALL students across the country.” -
@RodRobinsonRVA
, 2019 National Teacher of the Year
@vdoenews
#NTOY19
Kicking off
#LoveTeaching
week with a very special group!
@CCSSO
is proud to convene the
#NTOY23
cohort for the 2023 National Teacher of the Year Program Orientation!
Follow
#NTOY23
for updates.
Let’s hear it for 2019 National Teacher of the Year finalists
@aktoy19
,
@GradelBAHS
,
@DCTOY2019
&
@rodrobinsonrva
! Today the group presented to the National Selection Committee that will ultimately select the 2019 National Teacher of the Year!
#NTOY19
We’re excited to bring the 2018 Teachers of the Year together for the first time at the annual induction meeting! Learn more about each teacher here
#NTOY18
This morning, the nation’s state education chiefs convened to discuss their visions to advance equity for all students and how they are working to execute those visions.
#StatesLeading
Congratulations to
@teachcardona
on his confirmation as U.S. Secretary of Education! We appreciate members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee and the full U.S. Senate for their quick approval of his nomination: .
Today the committee wrapped up its
#ntoy18
selection process. We are looking forward to announcing one of these 4 Finalists as the 2018 National Teacher of the Year. Stay tuned!
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@CCSSO
is thrilled to bring the 2021 State Teachers of the Year together for the 2021 National Teacher of the Year Program induction!
Members of the cohort will participate in professional learning opportunities as they begin their journey.
Follow
#NTOY21
for highlights.
From the classroom to Congress! Congratulations to the ‘16 National Teacher of the Year
@JahanaHayes
for making history in her state last night! We couldn’t be more proud and we look forward to your leadership!
#NTOY16
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@CCSSO
is honored to bring the 2020 State Teachers of the Year together for the first time during NTOY Program Induction!
Join the cohort on their journey this week at
#NTOY20
!
That's a wrap! Still in awe from all the inspiring stories we heard & the incredible interactions we had with each of you this week. Thank you for joining us in DC & for all you do to make dreams come true for students across the country.
#NTOY18
“America is a country of second chances & education is the best way to get a second chance,” says
@RodRobinsonRVA
who was featured on “The American Spirit” segment that aired during the
@Macys
4th of July fireworks show last night. Take a look!
#NTOY19
(Video courtesy of NBC)
NEW: 2010 National Teacher of the Year
@SarahBWessling
has joined
@CCSSO
as the National Teacher of the Year Program Senior Advisor.
Learn more about her journey here .
#NTOY
Tonight, the 2022 State Teachers of the Year were honored on field during the 2023
@CFBPlayoff
championship game!
Thank you for all you do
#NTOY22
, you are appreciated!
Congratulations to Missy Testerman (
@Missytesterman
) the 2024 National Teacher of the Year! Missy is an English as a second language elementary school teacher. Learn more about Missy at .
#NTOY24
@CCSSO
#NTOY19
finalist & 2019 Virginia Teacher of the Year
@RodRobinsonRVA
uses a green screen as his
#TeacherTool
which allows his students to escape their temporary reality & takes them to places they could never visit, including imagining themselves at great historical moments!
What does success look like? Hearing from
@RepJahanaHayes
on the importance of elevating the teaching profession and why it’s critical to student success.
#StatesLeading
For many students, teachers are their first heroes. ICYMI, 2019
#NTOY
@RodRobinsonRVA
was profiled during “The American Spirit” segment that aired during the
@Macys
4th of July Fireworks show.
#NTOY19
(Video courtesy of NBC)
This weekend, the 2021 State Teachers of the Year will join
@CFPExtraYard
for the TOY Championship Experience in Indianapolis.
Thank you
@CFPExtraYard
for elevating the teaching profession!
Follow
#NTOY21
for updates.
Congrats to President-elect
@JoeBiden
& Vice President-elect
@KamalaHarris
on their election!
@CCSSO
looks forward to working with the incoming administration, the new Congress & other federal partners to prioritize K-12 education needs & advance the goals of state chiefs.
It’s almost time! Tomorrow we’ll announce the four finalists for 2018 National Teacher of the Year! Until then, meet the entire class of 2018 State Teachers of the Year
#NTOY18
This woman was working at the game but took the time to seek out the Texas Teacher of the Year because she’s a proud alum of her school. She wanted to take a moment and
#ThankATeacher
#ntoy17
#TOYChampExperience
Congratulations 2023 National Teacher of the Year finalists Harlee Harvey (AK), Carolyn Kielma (CT), Jermar Rountree (DC), Kimberly Radostits (IL) & Rebecka Peterson (OK)!
Learn more about these extraordinary educators at .
@CCSSO
#NTOY23
NEW: Congratulations to the 2024 National Teacher of the Year finalists Cat Walker (AK), Christy Todd (GA), Joe Nappi (NJ) and Missy Testerman (TN)!
Learn more about this dynamic group of teachers at .
#NTOY24
Meet Rodney Robinson (
@rodrobinsonrva
), the 2019 Virginia Teacher of the Year & 2019 National Teacher of the Year Finalist! Rodney teaches social studies, grades 6-12, at Virgie Binford Education Center. Get to know Rodney here !
#NTOY19
@VDOE_News
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@CCSSO
is continuing to update its coronavirus webpage with the most recent information and updates from federal agencies and additional resources for state education agencies. Learn more at .
#StatesLeading
“It’s important that my students see themselves as I see them, with unlimited potential and gifts.”
Kurt Russell, 2022 National Teacher of the Year
@kurtsenior_
#NTOY22
2018 National Teacher of the Year
@MandyRheaWrites
tells the 2019 State Teachers of the Year that this title isn’t something they carry alone. “You carry it together.”
#NTOY19
In January,
@CCSSO
announced Autumn Rivera (CO), Whitney Aragaki (HI), Kurt Russell (OH) and Joe Welch (PA) as finalists for the 2022 National Teacher of the Year !
#NTOY22
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@CCSSO
is thrilled to officially kick off the 2023 National Teacher of the Year Program Washington Week with the 2023 State Teachers of the Year!
This week, teachers will create opportunities for ongoing leadership!
Follow
#NTOY23
and
@CCSSO
for updates.
What an incredible day celebrating the State and National Teachers of the Year for 2020 and 2021 at the
@WhiteHouse
! With all of my heart, and on behalf of millions of families: Thank you for being the heroes that we all need.
#NTOY2020
#NTOY2021
Such an amazing cohort, can’t wait to engage with the 2020 State Teachers of the Year 🍎!
Thrilled for a few days of professional learning
@GoogleForEdu
!
#NTOY2020
👩🏫 We’re thrilled to be hosting—and celebrating!—the
@CCSSO
2020 State Teachers of the Year at
@Google
next week. 👨🏫 Learn some fun facts about these all-star educators👇.
#NTOY20
NEW:
@CCSSO
is making a BIG announcement TOMORROW!
Watch
@CBSMornings
on 4/19 to find out who will be named the 2023 National Teacher of the Year!
Learn more about the finalists here: .
#NTOY23
"Things were far from perfect, but where others saw mess, I saw beauty."
@TabathaRosproy
talks about her experience as the 2020 National Teacher of the Year in her end-of-year reflection, read it here: .
#NTOY20