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"CBS Mornings" exclusively reveals 2026 National Teacher of the Year

Name: "CBS Mornings" exclusively reveals 2026 National Teacher of the Year
Uploaded: 2026-04-21T08:30:00-0400
Duration: 10 min 21 s
Description: "CBS Mornings" exclusively revealed Leon Smith, a social studies teacher at Haverford High School in Havertown, Pennsylvania, has been selected as the 2026 National Teacher of the Year. Smith discusses the honor, how he starts his class each day and his tips for young teachers.

"CBS Mornings" exclusively revealed Leon Smith, a social studies teacher at Haverford High School in Havertown, Pennsylvania, has been selected as the 2026 National Teacher of the Year. Smith discusses the honor, how he starts his class each day and his tips for young teachers.