Matthew McConaughey didn't have to look far when asked about his favorite teacher. “My favorite, honestly, has been my mom, inside the classroom and out," he says in a heartwarming clip, part of a new ...

WQAD News 8 is proud to partner with Blackhawk Bank & Trust, Carpetland USA, SERVPRO, and Bard Optical for this year’s My Favorite Teacher Contest. This contest is open to all students (K-12) & active ...

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Each year News 8 receives nominations from students throughout eastern Iowa and western Illinois who want to recognize "My Favorite Teacher." We feature five outstanding educators ...

Students at Southwest Elementary already knew how special their teacher is. Now, the whole country does. She is a finalist in the Reader’s Digest “America’s Favorite Teacher” competition. “When I ...

May is full of historical appreciations marking the end of, and the start of, new beginnings. May 30 is the day fallen soldiers are honored and appreciated, “Memorial Day.” This tradition began in ...

The clip is part of a new campaign launched by educator Nicholas Ferroni, PEOPLE's 2014 Sexiest Teacher Alive Michael Buckner/Getty Matthew McConaughey didn't have to look far when asked about his ...

Most of us have a favorite teacher or favorite teachers. I attended May-Blossom Wilkinson’s memorial service Saturday. Many of her former students attended. She was a beloved first grade teacher at ...