Teacher of the Year

The National Teacher of the Year Award was established in 1974 to recognize exemplary teachers who utilize cutting-edge methods, techniques and activities to provide stimulus and visibility to family and consumer sciences in elementary and secondary education.

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2026 Award Application Information

Applications Open: November 03, 2025

Applications Due: January 12, 2026

Guidelines

Application

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2025 Recipients

Press Release 

Read the official announcement and congratulations to our 2025 National Teacher of the Year recipient here.