The U.S. Department of Education is pleased to announce the names of the 2007 American Stars of Teaching award winners. These outstanding classroom teachers across all grade levels and disciplines were honored this fall as 2007 American Stars of Teaching. Awards were announced at special assemblies at the schools where the honored teachers work. Parents, students, colleagues, school administrators and others nominated these exemplary teachers who they believed have the qualities to be an American Star of Teaching. One teacher was recognized from each state, as well as 4 private school teachers.

View a complete list of all American Stars of Teaching.

Nominations for 2008 American Stars of Teaching will open in January at www.ed.gov/teacherinitiative.