Subject: ADVISORY: President Obama to Honor Teachers of the Year
From: White House Press Office<[email-masked]>
To: <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2016 14:32:48 -0500

THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 25, 2016

*ADVISORY: President Obama to Honor Teachers of the Year*

WASHINGTON, DC  On Tuesday, May 3, President Obama will honor the 2016 National Teacher of the Year and finalists, alongside great educators from across the country. Providing all children in America with the opportunity to get a world-class education is critical to their success and the success of our nation, and there is no more important factor in successful schools than great teachers. As part of the event, the President will lift up the role that great educators have played in improving our education system over the past seven years, and highlight the progress we have made since he took office.

The National Teacher of the Year is chosen from among the State Teachers of the Year by a national selection committee representing the major national education organizations organized by the Council of Chief State School Officers. As part of this years event teachers and educators from across the country will also join in the celebration.

*WHAT: *President Obama honors the 2016 National Teacher of the Year and finalists at the White House

*WHEN*: Tuesday, May 3 at 4:00 PM ET 

*MEDIA REGISTRATION*: This event will be open press, but space is limited. Members of the media who wish to cover this event must RSVP via the following link by *_11:00AM ET on Monday, May 2_*: https://www.whitehouse.gov/webform/media-rsvp-president-obama-honor-teachers-year 

Press not holding White House hard passes must also fill out the following form by the deadline for access to the White House complex: https://events.whitehouse.gov/form?rid=TY2JRVWTD4 

***RSVPs do not guarantee access. If we are able to accommodate your request for credentials, you will receive a confirmation after the deadline to RSVP has passed with further instructions and logistical details.***

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