Christa McAuliffe trained to be the first teacher in space, preparing to turn a shuttle cabin into the most-watched classroom in America. Forty years after she and six crewmates died when Challenger ...
NASA’s 1986 Challenger mission was intended to inspire students to consider a future in space. The crew’s family is continuing their legacy.
As part of National Teacher Appreciation Week, TODAY’s Craig Melvin spotlights Leon Smith, a teacher who's now on a mission to encourage more people to join the profession he loves. Smith joins TODAY ...