• Matthew Waynee, Media Arts and Video Production teacher at 32nd Street USC Media Arts and Engineering Magnet, pictured with his 2026 National Teacher of the Year award from the Association for Career and Technical Education.
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    LAUSD’s Matthew Waynee Named National Teacher of the Year

    Matthew Waynee has been recognized as the 2026 National Teacher of the Year by the Association for Career and Technical Education, an honor awarded from a field of nearly 240,000 career and technical education (CTE) educators across the country. The award, presented in December, recognizes excellence in preparing students for careers through hands-on, industry-aligned education. Waynee […]

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