Join the #NTOY13 Conversation

Help Us Celebrate the Nation's Top Educators: #NTOY13 Campaign

We need your help April 15–26 to engage in a social media conversation about great teachers. This page provides an overview of the #NTOY13 social media campaign.

About the National Teacher of the Year Program

The National Teacher of the Year (NTOY) Program began in 1952 and continues as the oldest, most prestigious national honors program that focuses public attention on excellence in teaching.

News

Discover what’s new in the National Teacher of the Year Program. See the latest press releases, find out about this years finalists and the National Teacher of the Year.

National Teacher of the Year

Listing of the National Teachers of the Year

State Teachers of the Year

Every year organizations in each state choose a worthy teacher to represent the state. Check out the exceptional teachers that became the State Teacher of the Year.

State Program Coordinators

Listing of the State Program Coordinators

Request the National Teacher of the Year

The National Teacher of the Year is often requested to make appearances and represent the nation’s educators. Request the National Teacher to speak at your next event.

Program Sponsors and Partners

The National Teacher of the Year Program, sponsored by Target, is a project of the Council of Chief State School Officers in partnership with the ING Foundation, the University of Phoenix and People to People Ambassador Programs.