"CBS Mornings" exclusively reveals 2026 National Teacher of the Year
CBS News
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"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.
Leon Smith named Teacher of Year
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