Overview

• 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.