Meet the 2026 National Teacher of the Year
"CBS Mornings" exclusively revealed Leon Smith, who teaches at Haverford High School in Pennsylvania, as the 2026 National Teacher of the Year.
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"CBS Mornings" exclusively revealed Leon Smith, who teaches at Haverford High School in Pennsylvania, as the 2026 National Teacher of the Year.
A new initiative at Saint Vincent College looks to combat the nationwide teacher shortage by fast-tracking students who wish to become educators.
On this Teach Me Tuesday, we're catching up with Ryan Warner, an innovative math teacher at Keystone Oaks Middle School.
Last year, nearly 9,000 teachers left the profession in Pennsylvania.
Duquesne University student Zoe Brunick joined us to talk about her pursuit of a career in education and why it's so important to her.
Western Pennsylvania is facing a growing teacher shortage, as thousands have left the profession, while fewer enter it. KDKA investigative producer Tory Wegerski joined us with more information on this story.
All week long, Team PTL is honoring their favorite teachers. This is Ron Smiley and David Highfield's pick!
All week long, Team PTL is honoring their favorite teachers. This is Mikey Hood's pick!
All week long, Team PTL is honoring their favorite teachers. This is Daisy Jade's pick!
Ashlie Crosson, the 2025 National Teacher of the Year, has been in the classroom for 14 years and told "CBS Mornings" authenticity is a big factor in her teaching.
A local educator is in the running for America's Favorite Teacher by Reader's Digest, and she needs your vote.
Over the last year, the number of school districts in Ohio that allow staff to be armed quadrupled, with 14% of the state's districts now participating.
As students return to the classroom, more schools are banning phones or otherwise restricting their use.
Pennsylvania's teacher shortage is in the spotlight again as teacher turnover is now at an all-time high.
The new program to support student-teachers was flooded with applications on the first day it was open.
The Beaver County Community College is letting high school students take college credits to become teachers.
The state Department of Education said the number of teachers getting certified is about a quarter of what it used to be.
With another school year just around the corner, school districts are focused on how to handle student behavior. Many schools are changing their approach when it comes to discipline.
A new report finds schools are beginning to hire inexperienced and underqualified teachers to fill positions due to an ongoing teacher shortage.
A recent report shows teachers in Pennsylvania are leaving the classroom and field of education faster than ever before. Host Heather Abraham is taking a closer look at The Genius Joy and Love Academy, which is a local program aimed at getting more students of color into the teaching profession.
The sudden death of a teacher prompted early dismissal Tuesday in the Albert Gallatin Area School District.
One lucky nurse and teacher will be treated to a day of pampering at the Tuscan Sun Spa in Canonsburg!
Host Heather Abraham is chatting with Maggie Burke, who will be graduating from Duquesne University, to become an educator. She has overcome dyslexia and wants to give back to young people.
We're treating teachers and nurses!
