Ian Weissman, a social studies teacher at Repertory Company High School for Theatre Arts, receives the FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence. Beginning June 8, six exceptional New York City public school teachers received surprise $25,000 checks for winning FLAG Awards for Teaching Excellence.
Ian Weissman, a social studies teacher at Repertory Company High School for Theatre Arts, receives the FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence. Beginning June 8, six exceptional New York City public school teachers received surprise $25,000 checks for winning FLAG Awards for Teaching Excellence. ( Photo: Martina Dimitrova)

Ian Weissman, a social studies teacher at Repertory Company High School for Theatre Arts in midtown Manhattan received a $25,000 FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence in Manhattan. The organization awards only one teacher per each borough and is a surprise to the winner.

Midtown Surprise: Teacher Wins $25G FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence
13 Jun 2026 | 10:29
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A black box theater in Repertory Company High School for Theatre Arts was quietly filling with students and faculty holding signs and confetti, eagerly awaiting the entrance of one particular teacher. While everyone gathered, Ian Weissman, a social studies teacher at Repertory, was on a Zoom call with...

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