Four suburban teachers are among 30 finalists for the 2026 Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching. The Golden Apple Foundation, a nonprofit committed to preparing, honoring, and mentoring ...

Selected from nearly 600 nominations statewide, Kelly Beem, a fourth-grade teacher covering all subjects, and Luann Lindauer, ...

On Thursday morning, the Golden Apple Foundation, along with Eyewitness News, surprised five Rockford-area teachers in their ...

The Golden Apple Foundation, a leading nonprofit committed to preparing, honoring, and mentoring educators who advance educational opportunities for students, today announced the 2026 finalists for ...

“She also is just really well versed in working with families and meeting each student’s unique needs." ...

Crystal O’Kelly, a former student of Buisson, said she nominated Buisson for the Golden Apple Award because he inspired her ...

Congratulations to Madeleine Ennis, our latest Golden Apple Award winner. Mrs. Ennis teaches 5th grade at Allen Creek ...

“She’s just an awesome person, an awesome counselor, a good colleague, a great friend.” ...

East St. Louis teacher Meonshai Houston named finalist for 2026 Golden Apple Award for excellence at Annette Harris Officer ...

A special education teacher at Lost Creek Elementary School in Columbus has been named this month’s Golden Apple Award winner by 10/11 and Doane University.

The Prairie Point teacher is up for the award that honors outstanding teachers for having lasting, positive impacts on their students.

A southern Illinois teacher is one of nearly 600 nominated across the state for the 2026 Golden Apple Awards for Excellence ...