The Tennessee Department of Education's "Excellence in Education" event is an annual celebration held in August dedicated to recognizing and honoring outstanding educators across the state. It serves as a platform to highlight the dedication and impact of teachers who demonstrate exceptional commitment to student success and academic excellence. The Excellence in Education Event highlights 5 programs: the Presidential Award of Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), the Milken Educator Award, the Aspiring Educator Award, the Novice Teacher Award, and the Tennessee Teacher of the Year Award. This year the event will be broadcast LIIVE on August 22 at 7pm on WCTE PBS and WNPT PBS. You can also watch the livestream on WCTE's website, YouTube and Facebook channels.