WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Jill Biden opened the White House on Thursday to more than 50 of America's best educators, hosting the 2024 national and state teachers of the year at a fancy dinner to recognize them for their commitment to students and excellence in the classroom.

WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Jill Biden was opening the White House on Thursday to more than 50 of America’s best educators, hosting the 2024 national and state teachers of the year at a fancy dinner to recognize them for their commitment to students and excellence in the classroom.

First lady Jill Biden, right, standing with Missy Testerman, left, the 2024 National Teacher of the Year, speaks during a State Dinner at the White House in Washington, Thursday, May

It was a toast to teaching at the White House Thursday night as more than 50 of the nation's top educators gathered for the first-ever Teachers of the Year State Dinner.

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Usually, state dinners are reserved for world leaders, such as presidents, prime ministers or kings, as a sign of respect for the influential positions they hold. This was the first time the state teachers of the year were welcomed to a state dinner.

A metro high school English teacher was among the top educators from across the country to be honored at the state dinner hosted by First Lady Dr. Jill Biden in Washington, D.C. Hoover High School teacher Ann Mincks was named Iowa's 2024 Teacher of the Year in December.

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