Banner Mission Story March 2023

 Banner showcases teacher of the year candidates

In March, Dorchester Banner published its first-ever Teacher of the Year mega-preview, offering capsules and photos of all 15 TOY nominees.

 The newspaper also changed its Page 1 design for the week to provide special attention to the TOY finalists. When the winner was chosen March 29, the newspaper also provided live coverage and profiled the winner.

 The effort surprised readers and school officials, who reacted with appreciation for the stepped-up coverage.