Jill Biden says the nation's top teachers will be recognized at their own White House state dinner
Source: AP
Updated 11:17 AM EDT, April 3, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) Jill Biden has new guidance for the nations top teachers. When they visit the White House later this year, they will be the guests of honor at a state dinner, the first time that the diplomatic nicety typically used to woo foreign heads of state or government will honor educators, according to the first lady, a teacher herself.
Biden made the announcement Wednesday during a nationally televised appearance in which she surprised Missy Testerman of Tennessee, the newly named National Teacher of the Year.
Im a teacher, as you well know, and Ive been teaching over 30 years, just like Missy has, and I always say teachers are our heroes and I wanted to be here today to celebrate Missy as I love celebrating teachers and I have a special announcement, Missy, Biden said.
When you come to the White House, we ae going to have a state dinner for the teachers, Biden said on the set of CBS Mornings. Youll have to pick your dress. So its the first time ever. Testerman said that would be absolutely amazing. Im incredibly touched, she told Biden. I know how devoted you are to teaching, continuing to teach, even when youre the first lady of the United States, first one ever to do that, and I know that we share the joy that there is to be found in education.
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(32,057 posts)Its a big fuckin deal!
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(42,610 posts)Jill Biden is such an awesome First Lady.