High school seniors, teachers and parents can now submit their inspirational stories for a chance to be featured in PEOPLE and an upcoming television event
“Our country’s teachers and support personnel have been on the front lines keeping students engaged, comforted, and supported during this time of incredible upheaval. Educators want their kids to be okay,” Randi Weingarten, the President of the American Federation of Teachers, said in a statement.
“We are grateful to all our teachers and school staff and proud to join in this effort to bring together education professionals from across the country and honor graduates as they embark on their next journey,” Weingarten continued.The program is also planning to feature profiles of students and educators who have made a difference in their schools and communities.
To help tell these inspirational stories, the show’s producers are inviting graduates, teachers, and parents to share their achievements, real-world advice, and heartfelt thanks for a chance to be featured on the broadcast and in an upcoming issue of PEOPLE. Those interested in nominating an outstanding senior or educator worthy of recognition — or yourself! — can visit. Up to five featured graduates will be eligible to receive a $5,000 award. Entries must be received by Friday, May 8 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
“While this won’t be the graduation experience [these seniors] were supposed to get, we hope we can still give them something special,” James said. “Because they deserve it.”For more information on, and check out the latest issue of
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