CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Golden Apple Foundation, the leading Illinois nonprofit committed to preparing, honoring, and retaining great educators who advance educational opportunities for students, today announced the 2026 finalists for the distinguished Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Leadership, presented in honor of founding Golden Apple board member Stanley C. Golder. A highly competitive award process resulted in the selection of seven Pre-K-12th grade school leader finalists fro. ...