A teacher's dedication highlights the mental health crisis among youth and the life-saving role of social-emotional programs.

Na'im Madyun shares a heartfelt tale of a teacher who changed everything, offering a touching ode to educators everywhere.

After 20 years as a teacher, Jen thanks her 3rd-grade teacher, Jane, who saved her life and inspired her to join the profession.

How should teachers address events like the January 6th insurrection? Three educators share their approaches to navigating controversy in the classroom.

Sean Bui left law to follow his passion for teaching, earning California Teacher of the Year. Hear his inspiring journey and student tributes.

After 22 years, "Minister of Fun" Tom Courtney finds his stride by building authentic family connections. Hear how he and his student teacher creatively overcame the pandemic’s challenges to keep the magic alive.

Dr. Micia Mosely and her former student, now teacher Belinda Bellinger, reunite decades later to reflect on their journeys, collaborate as colleagues, and discuss the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement in education.

History teacher Tracy Barnett focuses on ideas over dates, inspiring students to connect the past to today's issues, including Black Lives Matter.

Once on a troubled path, Dr. Victor Rios credits a teacher for helping him turn his life around. Now a professor, he reflects on the power of educators to transform lives and how the Black Lives Matter movement can inspire learning.

In 8th grade, Kathryn Isaacs learned a powerful lesson about how we view teachers. Decades later, her career reveals the story's irony and her reflections on teaching amid a pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement.

Denver teacher Jason DiGioia shares how inspiring educators shaped his love of literature, his approach to teaching life lessons, and how he’s navigating the challenges of the pandemic and a shocking act of hate at his school.

High school teacher Jackie Rooney reconnects with her students through a heartfelt letter amid the pandemic and reflects on addressing racism and police brutality in the classroom after George Floyd's killing.

Amid pandemic challenges, Ken Futernick shares stories of hope and hardship, urging action to help those facing unbearable obstacles.

High school biology teacher Rachell Auld shares her journey of teaching and connecting with students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her story reveals the challenges, rewards, and resilience that define this unprecedented time in education.

When Crawford High School closed due to COVID-19, many families lacked internet access and technology for online learning. Led by student body president Tina Tran, a group of students worked together with a teacher to help bridge the gap and support their community.

Carmen Garvis transitioned from engineering to teaching in 2004, with a mission to inspire young women to pursue careers in science. During the COVID-19 crisis, she shares how she helped a shy student find her voice and joined colleagues in using 3-D printers to create face shields for school meal volunteers.

At just 14 years old, Mahboba Ansari fled Afghanistan seeking a better future, arriving in Modesto, California in 2016. With the guidance of her high school teacher Lindsey Bird, Mahboba overcame challenges and earned acceptance to UC Davis, where she begins her journey in fall 2020.

Megan Sargent, a seasoned homeschooling parent, recounts "a perfect storm" during the COVID-19 pandemic when she and her three children were all in tears. Despite little academic progress that day, they gained valuable lessons in relationships, kindness, and forgiveness.

Valerie Sujanani, a first-year teacher with 30 second graders, faces the added challenge of teaching online due to COVID-19 school closures. Hear Valerie’s story as she navigates this unexpected journey and decides whether to continue teaching next year.

In this follow-up interview, Mr. Danz revisits his experience teaching mindfulness to 5th graders, joined by his students and principal. Together, they address concerns raised by author Alfie Kohn, who questions whether concepts like mindfulness and grit are used to encourage compliance rather than addressing systemic issues