WATCH: Five Arizona educators honored by White House, Chicanos Por La Causa

Several Arizona teachers are being recognized locally and nationally for positively impacting their communities.

Efrain Casillas, a longtime music teacher in Tolleson Elementary School District, recently earned the Arizona Teacher of the Year award and attended a White House State Dinner with First Lady Jill Biden last week. Chicanos Por La Causa is also honoring four teachers who have made a difference in their communities during Teacher Appreciation Week.

The Esperanza Latino Teacher Awards recognize “Latino teachers whose passion positively impacts the learning environment and inspires future generations,” CPLC says.Uplifting Arizona Share your stories of hope and celebration! Have an uplifting story from your Arizona community? Each teacher will get a $5,000 cash award and their schools will receive a $2,500 stipend.

The group has been recognizing teachers for more than two decades, and they have honored more than 100 educators.Check out deals for teachers around the Valley in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week.

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