Congratulations to Leon Smith, the 2026 National Teacher of the Year! Leon, a high school history teacher from Pennsylvania, serves Haverford High School as an Advanced Placement United States history and Advanced Placement African American studies teacher. As the 2026 National Teacher of the Year, Smith will spend a year representing educators and serving as an ambassador for the teaching profession. Learn more about Leon at ntoy.ccsso.org.
Please help us celebrate Leon and elevate teachers across the country by sharing the news on your social media channels. You are welcome to share the sample posts and graphics below -- remember to include the #NTOY26 hashtag!
Congratulations to Leon Smith, the 2026 National Teacher of the Year! Leon is a high school history teacher. Learn more about Leon at ntoy.ccsso.org. #NTOY26
NEW: CCSSO just announced Leon Smith as the 2026 National Teacher of the Year. Learn more about Leon at ntoy.ccsso.org. #NTOY26
Meet Leon Smith, the 2026 National Teacher of the Year and 2026 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year! Learn more here: ntoy.ccsso.org. #NTOY26
Congratulations to Leon Smith, the 2026 National Teacher of the Year! Leon is a high school history teacher. Learn more about Leon at ntoy.ccsso.org. #NTOY26
NEW: CCSSO just announced Leon Smith as the 2026 National Teacher of the Year. Learn more about Leon at ntoy.ccsso.org. #NTOY26
Meet Leon Smith, the 2026 National Teacher of the Year and 2026 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year! Learn more here: ntoy.ccsso.org. #NTOY26
In January, CCSSO announced Katie Collins, Rachel Kinsaul, Michelle Gross, Linda Wallenberg and Leon Smith were announced as finalists for 2026 National Teacher of the Year!
Please watch CBS Mornings on Tuesday, April 21, between 7 and 9 a.m. EDT to find out which of these outstanding educators will be named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year! Learn more about how they are Teaching the Nation here.
You can spread the word on social media using the sample social media posts and graphics below!
Remember to include the hashtag #NTOY26 to share your good wishes.
It’s that time of year again! The Council of Chief State School Officers will announce the 2026 National Teacher of the Year! Catch the announcement live on CBS Mornings on April 21 from 7 – 9 a.m. EDT to find out who will be named. Read more about the finalists here: https://bit.ly/4crUAIq. #NTOY26
This just in! CBS Mornings will reveal the 2026 National Teacher of the Year on April 21. In the meantime, you can read about how these extraordinary educators are teaching the nation here: https://bit.ly/4crUAIq #NTOY26
There’s a big announcement happening on April 21! Watch CBS Mornings to find out who will be named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year! The Council of Chief State School Officers is proud to run the National Teacher of the Year Program! Learn more at https://bit.ly/4crUAIq #NTOY26
It’s that time of year again! The Council of Chief State School Officers will announce the 2026 National Teacher of the Year! Catch the announcement live on CBS Mornings on April 21 from 7 – 9 a.m. EDT to find out who will be named. Read more about the finalists here: https://bit.ly/4crUAIq #NTOY26
This just in! CBS Mornings will reveal the 2026 National Teacher of the Year on April 21. In the meantime, you can read about how these extraordinary educators are teaching the nation here: https://bit.ly/4crUAIq #NTOY26
There’s a big announcement happening on April 21! Watch CBS Mornings to find out who will be named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year! The Council of Chief State School Officers is proud to run the National Teacher of the Year Program! Learn more at https://bit.ly/4crUAIq #NTOY26
CCSSO's National Conference on Student Assessment (NCSA) has served as the trusted forum for assessment practitioners to learn and reflect upon both current and emerging trends in education and educational assessments.
You are welcome to help us elevate this year's event! Sample social media posts/graphics for #NCSA2026 are available below.
If you have questions, please email communications@ccsso.org. Learn more about the conference at ncsa.ccsso.org.
Registration for CCSSO's 2026 National Conference on Student Assessment is open! Save your spot TODAY at ncsa.ccsso.org. #NCSA2026
Are you registered for #NCSA2026? This year will focus on Connecting the Dots: Building Coherent Systems to Support Student Success. Hold your spot today at ncsa.ccsso.org.
REGISTER NOW: Don't miss the opportunity to learn from and engage with experts from state and local school systems, assessment professionals and industry partners during CCSSO's #NCSA2026. Learn more at ncsa.ccsso.org.
Registration for CCSSO's 2026 National Conference on Student Assessment is open! Save your spot TODAY at ncsa.ccsso.org. #NCSA2026
Are you registered for #NCSA2026? This year will focus on Connecting the Dots: Building Coherent Systems to Support Student Success. Hold your spot today at ncsa.ccsso.org.
REGISTER NOW: Don't miss the opportunity to learn from and engage with experts from state and local school systems, assessment professionals and industry partners during CCSSO's #NCSA2026. Learn more at ncsa.ccsso.org.
Mathematics is the backbone of a 21st-century education and is crucial for the development of critical thinking, problem-solving and innovation. CCSSO’s new report, A Nation of Problem-Solvers: How State Leaders Can Help Every Student Achieve in Math, supports state chiefs as they seek effective strategies to enhance mathematics outcomes for all students.
CCSSO also hosted Growing a Nation of Problem-Solvers: A Summit on Math Outcomes, to explore the state’s role in improving student outcomes in math.
Feel free to share the report and elevate videos from the event with your online audiences using the toolkit below.
CCSSO’s Growing a Nation of Problem-Solvers: A Summit on Math Outcomes event recording is now available. Catch up on what you missed here: bit.ly/4jue6H3. #StatesLeading
CCSSO convened chief state school officers, industry leaders and other experts to discuss the state’s role in improving student outcomes in math. Catch up on what you missed here: bit.ly/4jue6H3. #StatesLeading
ICMYI, CCSSO hosted “Growing a Nation of Problem-Solvers: A Summit on Math Outcomes.” Explore conversations with education leaders on the state’s role in improving student outcomes in math here: bit.ly/4jue6H3. #StatesLeading
How are state chiefs developing a nation of problem-solvers? Read more in @CCSSO’s latest report here: bit.ly/4fThDft. #StatesLeading
.@CCSSO’s A Nation of Problem-Solvers report offers 6 action steps state leaders can take to improve math education for all students. Learn more here: bit.ly/4fThDft. #StatesLeading
Read @CCSSO’s new report designed to support state chiefs as they seek effective strategies to enhance mathematics outcomes. Learn more in A Nation of Problem-Solvers: How State Leaders Can Help Every Student Achieve in Math bit.ly/4fThDft. #StatesLeading
In 2022, Alabama passed the Alabama Numeracy Act requiring the state to convene a task force focused on math. The task force reviews HQIM for instruction and provides a continuum of hiqh-quality professional learning for educators. Learn more: bit.ly/4fThDft. #StatesLeading
Nebraska is increasing access to HQIM and training for educators through partnerships and incentive programs. The state is also partnering with regional educational service units and vendors, showing evidence of a positive impact on math performance for elementary and middle school students. Learn more: bit.ly/4fThDft. #StatesLeading
Tennessee districts have been incentivized to provide high-dosage, low-ratio tutoring for eligible students through the state’s TN All Corps tutoring program. Tennessee students are progressing toward prepandemic proficiency levels on state test results in math. Learn more: bit.ly/4fThDft. #StatesLeading
Montana’s new assessment approach organizes the state’s mathematics standards into 12 smaller testlets, allowing districts to align their curriculum's scope and sequence and assess content throughout the school year. Learn more here: bit.ly/4fThDft. #StatesLeading
Washington became the first state in the country to mandate an automatic enrollment policy for advanced math classes in all high schools. As a result, Washington has seen improvements in math performance among high school students, reflecting the positive impact of the automatic enrollment policy. Learn more: bit.ly/4fThDft. #StatesLeading
North Carolina passed a bill requiring students who score at the highest level on end-of-year math assessments to be automatically placed in advanced math classes. North Carolina has shown positive trends in math achievement on the state assessment, particularly at the middle and high school levels. Learn more: bit.ly/4fThDft. #StatesLeading
Since passing a law in 2019 to codify @RIDeptEd’s practices to incentivize districts to select and use HQIM, the state has since shown a positive trend in math achievement on assessments. Learn more in @CCSSO’s new report, A Nation of Problem-Solvers, here: bit.ly/4fThDft. @CCSSO #StatesLeading
#StatesLeading: As of 2023, 40% of Mississippi students had access to HQIM in math and proficiency rates on grades 3-8 state tests suggest students have recovered or exceeded prepandemic levels in math. Learn more bit.ly/4fThDft. @MissDeptEd @CCSSO #StatesLeading
#StatesLeading: @doelouisiana's Accelerate Math program provides guidance and funding for high-impact tutoring and summer learning programs aligned with high-quality curriculum. Read more: bit.ly/4fThDft. @CCSSO
NEW: CCSSO’s Growing a Nation of Problem-Solvers: A Summit on Math Outcomes event recording is now available. Catch up on what you missed here: bit.ly/4jue6H3. #StatesLeading
ICMYI, CCSSO hosted “Growing a Nation of Problem-Solvers: A Summit on Math Outcomes.” Explore conversations with education leaders on the state’s role in improving student outcomes in math here: bit.ly/4jue6H3. #StatesLeading
CCSSO convened chief state school officers, industry leaders and other experts to discuss the state’s role in improving student outcomes in math. Catch up on what you missed here: bit.ly/4jue6H3. #StatesLeading
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