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) Midtown Surprise: Teacher Wins $25G FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence A black box theater in Repertory Company High School for Theatre Arts was quietly filling with students and faculty holding... Home 13 Jun 2026 | 10:29