American Teacher Awards

• 2001

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Thirty-five of the nation's top educators are honored at ceremonies in Los Angeles. Included: Jamie Lee Curtis receives the Frank G. Wells Award; Vitamin C sings "Graduation"; and Chaka Khan performs. Also: taped tributes to teachers from Billy Crystal, Sela Ward, Oprah Winfrey, Julie Andrews and Richard Dreyfuss. Host: Patricia Heaton.