Kimberly Oliver: Teacher of the Year

Edutopia speaks with the National teacher of the year. In describing her, the blog explains "Four times a year...she and her colleagues host a Books and Supper Night, where families are invited to school to sit in cozy nooks and read books together before sharing a communal dinner. The event showcases students' accomplishments in literacy -- and, the teachers hope, encourages reading in the home. Oliver's team has also secured grants for books on tape and bilingual books to help involve parents whose language barriers or illiteracy isolate them from their children's education."

To learn more about the National Teacher of the Year program click here.