The national and state teachers of the year typically attend a White House ceremony but Jill Biden added a twist by honoring them at a “state dinner” instead.Missy Testerman, the 2024 National Teacher of the Year toasts with first lady Jill Biden during a State Dinner at the White House, May 2, 2024.of the year at a swanky White House dinner to honor their commitment to their students and excellence in the classroom.
But Jill Biden, who has taught English and writing at Northern Virginia Community College since 2009, added a new twist by honoring the teachers at a “state dinner” instead. U.S. public schools continue to face a host of challenges, from teacher shortages due to low pay and job stress to underfunded schools to political fights over what should be taught and how.conducted in April found majorities of K-12 teachers say their jobs are often stressful, their schools are understaffed and they wouldn't advise today's young people to follow them into the profession.