Program partners and selection process highlighted at educator awards

Oct 10, 2026

Organizers highlighted partners including Hilltop Artists and C STEP and explained that regional winners were selected by nine ESDs from a pool of about 85,000 educators representing 295 districts and roughly 1.1 million students.

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Presenters and the superintendent used the program to recognize partner organizations that support the awards and professional learning. The superintendent noted that the physical awards were "handmade glass awards from a group called Hilltop Artists in Tacoma," and presenters credited C STEP (Center for Strengthening the Teaching Profession) and the nine Educational Service Districts (ESDs) for their roles in coaching and selection.

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