2016 Teacher of the Year Honored to be Chosen During the Year of ESSA Implementation
May 3, 2016
During the White House announcement of the 2016 Teacher of the Year, Jahana Hayes mentioned she was honored to be chosen during the year of ESSA implementation. Hayes stated that the law “cements critical policies, like holding high standards for teaching and learning, while also allowing states and districts flexibility in creating policies to address the diverse needs of our students.” Read more here.