White House to Host First-Ever State Dinner for Top Educators

Scheduled for May 1, the event celebrates national and state Teachers of the Year, highlighting the administration's priority on education.

Jill Biden announced a special state dinner at the White House to honor America's top educators, marking the first occasion such an event is held for teachers.
The event, scheduled for May 1, will celebrate the National Teacher of the Year and teachers of the year from all 50 states, emphasizing the Biden administration's focus on education.
First Lady Jill Biden, a teacher with over 30 years of experience, made the announcement during a surprise visit on 'CBS Mornings' alongside Tennessee educator Missy Testerman, the National Teacher of the Year.
State dinners are traditionally reserved for foreign dignitaries, but this event underscores the administration's commitment to recognizing the contributions of educators.
The teachers will be selected by the Council of Chief State School Officers, with finalists from states including Alaska, Georgia, and New Jersey.