Funding Opportunities for Educators

While FFT is not associated with the following organizations, you might find them helpful while
pursuing additional funding opportunities.

GRANTS
• Art
• Character Grants
• Classroom Projects
• Health and Fitness
• History / Social Studies
• Innovation
• Language
• Literature / Reading
• Math
• Music
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• Technology • School Grants
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AWARDS & RECOGNITION

• Art Teachers
• Character Education
• English and Language Arts
• Foreign Language Teachers
• General Teachers
• Math
• Science
• Technology
• Social Studies
• Special Education
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 Art Grants
A. The National Art Education Foundation offers the following grants:

Ruth Halvorsen Professional Development Grants: Scholarships that promote NAEA's efforts to
initiate and encourage the understanding and implementation of the goals for student learning
promulgated through the National Visual Arts Standards.

Mary McMullan Grants: Projects that promote art education as an integral part of the curriculum in
elementary and secondary schools, as well as higher education.

NAEA Research Grants: Major grants supporting research that advances knowledge in the field of
art education and that promulgates the goals outlined in Creating a Visual Arts Research Agenda
Toward the 21st Century.

SHIP Grants: Funds given to art educators whose proposals seek art equipment and/or instructional
curriculum resources used to focus on student learning specifically related to the National Visual
Arts Standards.

Teacher Incentive Grants: Projects that promote the teaching of art.

B. Target Arts Grants: Target funds arts projects that provide opportunities for students to participate
in cultural experiences, such as school touring programs, field trips to the theater or symphony, or
artists residencies and workshops in schools.

C. Grantmakers in the Arts: One of the few national organizations dedicated to philanthropy in arts
and culture. Has an extensive list of arts grant-making websites.

D. UCROSS Foundation: The Ucross Foundation Residency Program offers the gift of time and space to
competitively selected individuals working in all artistic disciplines. The Foundation strives to
provide a respectful, comfortable and productive environment, freeing artists from the pressures
and distractions of daily life. As painter Carol Schwennesen commented, "There has been no other
art experience that has been as wide and deep and solid as the experience of being at Ucross."

E. Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation: supports music education and its many benefits through the
donation of new and refurbished musical instruments to underserved school and community music
programs and individual students nationwide. K-12 schools can apply for this grant. The foundation
makes repairs to damaged instruments, distributes refurbished instruments and then purchases
new instruments.

 Character Education Grants

A. Character Education Grant Program: The Sprint Character Education Grant Program
accepts applications for funding of character education programs promoting leadership,
youth volunteerism, character education and school pride. Grants will fund the purchase of
resource materials, supplies, teacher training and equipment that facilitates character
education for K-12 students. The program is open to all US public schools (K-12) and US
public school districts.

B. Teaching Tolerance Grant Program: Teaching Tolerance offers grants of $500 to $2500 to
preK-12 classroom teachers for projects designed to reduce prejudice among youth,
improve intergroup relations in schools and/or support educator professional development
in these areas. Proposals from other community organizations and houses of worship will be
considered on the basis of direct student impact.

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C. The Character Education Partnership: annually presents the National Schools of Character
awards to recognize K-12 schools and districts demonstrating outstanding character
education initiatives that yield positive results in student behavior, school climate, and
academic performance. Selected schools and districts will receive a cash award of $2,000,
national recognition, and a featured position in CEP's National Schools of Character
publication.

 Classroom Projects
A. Lowe’s Toolbox for Education: Up to $20,000 to fund school improvement projects with emphasis
on parent involvement.

B. Toyota Tapestry Grants: Fifty (50) one-year grants of up to $10,000 awarded to K-12 science
teachers who propose innovative one-year projects to enhance science education. Twenty (20)
mini-grants of $2500 will also be awarded.

C. Make a Difference Day: $10,000 to 10 community improvement projects awarded by USA Weekend
Magazine and Paul Newman awards.

D. AT&T High School Success Special Grants Program: Up to $100,000 over four years for high school
retention programs.

 Health and Fitness Grants

A. Impact Educator Grant : Trustmark awards $1,000 grants for teacher-created initiatives
that implement programs promoting healthy living for students.

B. Lowe’s Toolbox for Education: A grant program provided by Lowe’s Charitable and
Educational Foundation that focuses on community-building and facility-enhancing (both
indoor and outdoor) projects.

C. Keep Gym in School : NFL Network has launched a new initiative to combat the childhood
obesity epidemic by helping more kids gain access to quality PE programs. NFLN is offering
a grant of $10,000 to one middle school to help improve and sustain its physical education
program – build a new track or playing field, refurbish a gym or indoor PE facility, purchase
new equipment or supplement a teacher salary.

 History & Social Studies Grants

A. Teaching American History: The United States Department of Education's Teaching American
History Grant program was created to raise student achievement by improving teachers' knowledge,
understanding, and appreciation of American history. Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) apply for
the grants in partnership with colleges, universities, non-profit history or humanities organizations,
libraries, or museums.

B. American Immigration Law Foundations Teacher Grant Program: Do you have a creative
classroom project that needs funding? The American Immigration Law Foundation's Curriculum
Center is here to help! In an effort to support teachers in engaging their students and communities
in thoughtful dialogues centered on the issue of immigration and multiculturalism, the Center
awards bi-annual grants for immigration- themed classroom projects.

C. Horace Mann – Abraham Lincoln Fellowship The fellowship will allow fifty full-time US
teachers the opportunity to study the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. It is open to all K-
12 teachers of any discipline, but its curriculum is targeted towards educators of grades 4-
12. The fellowship features a five-day institute in June and July 2009 at the ALPLM in
Springfield, Illinois.

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 Innovation Grants
A. ING Unsung Heroes Awards: $2,000-$12,000 for innovative class projects.

B. Hoenny Center Project Awards for Teachers: The Hoenny Center studies preK-12 peer teaching
and wants proposals for classroom action research projects that focus on peer teachers'
motivations, teaching strategies, and rewards; and/or on classroom techniques that professional
educators use to improve peer teaching by students.

C. InvenTeams Grants: Sponsored by Lemelson-MIT, InvenTeams is a national grant initiative

that fosters inventiveness among high school students. InvenTeams asks high school
students, teachers and mentors to collaboratively identify a problem that they want to
solve, research the problem, and then develop a prototype invention as an in-class or
extracurricular project. Teachers apply with students for grants of up to $10,000 to support
each team's efforts.

D. Jordan Fundamentals Grant Program: The Jordan Fundamentals Grant Program recognizes
outstanding teaching and instructional creativity in public secondary schools that serve
economically disadvantaged students. First to twelfth grade public school teachers or
paraprofessionals in schools with at least 50% of the student body eligible for free or
reduced lunch may apply by developing an original lesson plan or thematic unit that
demonstrates high expectations for students. Up to 400 grants of $2,500 will be awarded
each year. They may be used for resource materials, supplies, equipment, transportation,
costs related to field trips, software, and other items required to implement and assess the
proposed lesson or thematic unit.

E. Kids in Need Foundation: This foundation awards over $100,000 in grants of $500
denominations to numerous teachers to fund creative classroom initiatives.

F. NEA Student Achievement Grants : The grants aim to improve the academic achievement
of students by engaging in critical thinking and problem solving. The work should also
improve students’ habits of inquiry, self-directed learning, and critical reflection. Proposals
for work resulting in low-income and minority student success with honors, advanced
placement, or other challenging curricula are particularly encouraged.

G. Toshiba America Foundation : TAF offers grants of up to $1,000 for K-6 teachers, in public
or private schools, for the creation of projects designed to improve instruction for students
in grades 7-12. The Foundation strongly encourages projects planned and led by individual
teachers or teams of teachers for their own classrooms. Many successful grantees have
designed projects that tap into the natural curiosity of their students, enable students to
frame their own scientific questions, and incorporate the expertise of community partners.

 Language Grants
A. American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language: The ACTFL offers educator scholarships to
varying summer study programs. Locations vary by year.

B. National Italian American Foundation: This is a matching grant program open to organizations,
individuals, schools, and community groups that wish to launch or expand the teaching of Italian in
their local public or private elementary, intermediate, or high schools.

 Literature and Reading Grants

A. Innovative Reading Grant: Established in 2006, the $2,500 AASL Innovative Reading Grant
supports the planning and implementation of a unique and innovative program for children which
motivates and encourages reading, especially with struggling readers.

B. International Reading Association: More than 40 awards and grants are available to honor
educators, authors, and others involved in reading and literacy.

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 Math Grants
A. The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics: The NCTM’s Mathematics Education Trust
(MET) offers opportunities to expand your professional horizons! MET supports the improvement of
mathematics teaching and learning at the classroom level through the funding of grants, awards,
honors, and other projects by channeling the generosity of contributors into classroom-based efforts
that benefit all students.

B. The Actuarial Foundation: through its Advancing Student Achievement program - awards monetary
grants to schools and groups throughout the United States and Canada. The basic requirement for
schools or groups seeking funding is that they develop a viable mentoring program involving
actuaries in the teaching of mathematics to children in private and public schools.

C. Dow Awards: awards grants to support proposed initiatives concentrating on math and science,
teacher training, and parental involvement for K-12 school districts. School districts and school
boards nationwide, as well as programs that promote systemic education reform in math and
science, are eligible to apply. Special attention is given to school districts around communities
where Dow is located.

D. Mickelson ExxonMobil Teacher’s Academy: The Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy is a one-
week all-expense-paid intensive professional development program for third- through fifth-grade
teachers. The Academy offers a five-day program designed to provide third- through fifth-grade
teachers with the knowledge and skills necessary to motivate students to pursue careers in science
and math.

 Science Grants
A. A+ for Energy: California and Texas K-12 teachers can apply for the BP A+ energy grants. The
Program was developed by BP to recognize teachers for innovation and excellence in teaching
energy and/or energy conservation in the classroom. BP will award up to $1.5 million in grants to K-
12 California teachers for innovative classroom, after- school, extra-curricular, or summer activities
focused on energy and/or energy conservation.

B. Air Force Association: The Educator Grant program is designed to promote aerospace education
activities in classrooms from kindergarten through twelfth grades. The program encourages the
development of innovative aerospace activities within the prescribed curriculum. The program also
encourages establishing an active relationship between the school and the local Air Force
Association organization.

C. American Honda Foundation: Schools, along with other non-profit organizations, can apply to the
foundation for the promotion of youth and scientific education.

D. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics: The AIAA offers classroom grants of up to
$200 for science and math programs. K-12 teachers who use science, math, or technology in the
classroom can apply.

E. Entomological Foundation: Mini-grants are available from the Entomological Foundation for
curriculum development efforts or workshops emphasizing the uses of insects in K-12 educational
settings.

F. MG Ardia Environmental Foundation: K-12 educators can apply for a grant of up to $1,500 to be
used towards innovative environmental education. Projects should support curricula that empower
and encourage students to become involved in solving environmental and social problems as
informed decision makers through an emphasis on the application of basic ecological principles.

G. Sea World/Busch Gardens Environmental Excellence Awards: Up to $10,000 to student/teacher

groups for projects tackling environmental issues.

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H. National Geographic in the Field: Teacher grants are given directly to educators to facilitate their
work in promoting and increasing geographic literacy in the classroom, school, district, and/or
community. Teacher grant applications are accepted from any current teacher or administrator in an
accredited K-12 school within the United States and Canada. Projects that have outreach to urban
areas are particularly encouraged.

I. National Weather Association, Sol Hirsch Fund Grants: Five hundred dollar grants are available
annually from the NWA for K-12 teachers who help to improve meteorology education for their
students. The selected teachers can use the funds to take an accredited course in atmospheric
sciences, attend a relevant workshop or conference, or purchase scientific materials and equipment
for the classroom.

 Technology Grants
A. Hearlihy-FTE Grant : In association with the Foundation for Technology Education, the
International Technology Education Association announces the $2,000 Hearlihy/FTE Grant
for a technology teacher at any grade level (K-12). Its purpose is to recognize and
encourage the integration of a quality technology education program within the school
curriculum.

B. Hewlett-Packard Grants: The K-12 HP Technology for Teaching Grant Initiative is designed
to support innovative and effective uses of technology in the classroom setting. In the 2006
selection process, some preference was given to schools that serve a large number of low-
income students, relative to district or state free and reduced price lunch percentages, and
to projects that included integration of mathematics and/or science curriculum. US schools
can apply for grants if they are near a HP location.

C. Digital Wish Grants : This website provides a list of grants that involve digital technology in
various school subjects.

 Other Grants
A. Adopt-a-Classroom: Adopt-A-Classroom invites the community into the classroom in support of
teachers and their students. By adopting a classroom, donors form partnerships with specific
classrooms providing financial and moral support. The result is a meaningful contribution to
education in which donors experience the impact of their efforts and celebrate in a classroom's
success.

B. Donors Choose: connects classrooms in need with donors. Public school teachers from every corner
of America can post classroom project requests on DonorsChoose.org.

C. Travel for Good: Can’t afford a volunteer vacation? Travel for Good funds up to $5000 for the
transportation to, as well as the cost of, any trip organized by one of their volunteer travel provider
partners for individuals or groups deemed worthy based on the merit of their applications (including
financial circumstances) and their ability to meet the grant requirements.

D. We Are Teachers: WAT Microgrants vary by subject area and are continuously offered throughout
the year. Check their website for details.

E. National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation: This scholarship is for secondary

and post-secondary restaurant and foodservice educators who want to complement
classroom time with additional industry knowledge by participating in a "hands-on" work
experience or attending one of the NRAEF Summer Institutes.

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 General PD
A. National Association for Gifted Children : The National Association for Gifted Children
(NAGC) annually awards the A. Harry Passow Classroom Teacher Scholarship to teachers of
grades K-12 who have shown excellence in teaching gifted students, the ability to meet the
needs of gifted students, and commitment to furthering the development of their teaching
skills. The scholarship is designed to reimburse/defray the costs of continuing education for
up to two eligible teachers currently teaching gifted students in a variety of educational
settings ranging from a homogeneous or full-day special class to a heterogeneous
classroom.

 History PD
A. James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation: Fellowships are awarded for graduate
study of the U.S. Constitution. High school teachers of American history, American
government, and social studies are eligible, as are college seniors and graduate students
planning teaching careers in those subjects. Fellows from each state receive up to $24,000
to help pay for graduate study leading to a master’s degree in history, political science, or
education. Both full- and part-time fellowships are available. Senior Fellowships are
awarded to teachers who wish to undertake work for a graduate degree on a part-time basis
through summer and evening classes. Senior Fellows have up to five years to complete their
degree.

 Science PD
A. Frontiers in Physiology Professional Development Fellowship : Sponsored by the
American Physiological Society, this fellowship is a yearlong immersion into physiology and
biomedical research for grade 6-12 science teachers. Awardees conduct research during the
summer in the laboratory of a local APS researcher and explore teaching methods that
integrate inquiry, equity, and the Internet. Fellows receive $8,500 in stipends, materials,
and travel; they also present their research at the annual APS meeting

 Technology PD
A. Greer/FTE Grant : The purpose of this grant is to encourage professional development
participation of classroom teachers and supervisors in Technology Education. The successful
applicant will receive a check in the amount of $1,000 to offset the expenses of attending
an International Technology Education Conference.

B. Inspiration Software Inspired Teacher Scholarship for Visual Learning : Twenty-five K-12
educators who promote visual learning and the meaningful use of technology in the
classroom are awarded $750 each for ongoing professional development in educational
technology.

C. International Technology Education Association : The Maley/FTE Scholarship’s purpose is

to support teachers in their preparation to increase the positive outcomes of technology
education. Criteria include: (1) evidence of teaching success, (2) plans for action research,
(3) recommendations, (4) plans for professional development, (5) the applicant's need.

 Science PD
A. Wright Center for Science Education Fellowship : The Wright Center grants full-year
Fellowships providing support for study and professional advancement to teachers of grades
K-12, who have 5+ years of science teaching experience. Wright Fellowships are awarded to
pre-college teachers, based anywhere in the world, whose significant innovations in their
school's science curriculum have improved their students' understanding of science. Each
Fellow receives a stipend of $45,000 in addition to a sum of up to $500 to be used for
books, equipment, travel, and science education-related software.

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 Travel PD
A. Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program : This grant program offers 10-
to 11-month staff positions at various federal agencies or congressional offices in
Washington, D.C., including the Department of Energy, the National Science Foundation,
the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, and NASA. Fellows receive a
monthly stipend of $5,500, plus travel and moving expenses. Applicants are judged on
excellence in math, science, and technology instruction; innovation; professional growth
and leadership; communication skills; and knowledge of national, state, and local policies
affecting education. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, have at least five years’ teaching
experience, and be employed full time in science, mathematics, or technology classrooms at
a public or private school.

B. Fulbright Classroom Teacher Exchange Program : The Fulbright Classroom Teacher

Exchange Program provides opportunities for full-time U.S. teachers to participate in direct
exchanges of positions with colleagues from other countries for a semester or academic
year. By living and working in the cultures of their host countries, Fulbright teachers gain an
understanding and appreciation of the similarities and differences in national cultures and
education systems. The size of the award varies depending on the exchange country.

C. Summer Fellowship in Korean Studies: The Korea Society’s Summer Fellowship in Korean
Studies program is designed to help educators integrate Korean subjects into their curricula
by taking fellows on a two-week study tour of Korea from June 24–July 10, 2009. . The
program includes lectures and discussions on Korean language, history, culture, art, politics
and economics. Also included are opportunities for on-site study of locales of historical and
contemporary relevance. During the final week, participants will be given time for
independent research and exploration. The participants in past programs have found that
the program offers an unparalleled learning experience as well as a unique opportunity for
extensive travel in Korea.

D. Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program: The Teaching Excellence and

Achievement Program (TEA), a program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of
the US Department of State, provides U.S. secondary-level teachers of English or the social
sciences the opportunity to participate in a two-week professional exchange program in one
of the following countries: Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Cambodia,
Colombia, El Salvador, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyzstan, Nicaragua, Senegal, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Ukraine. Each US teacher is
hosted by a TEA alumni school in the participating country where they team-teach, and
discuss best teaching practices, curriculum, and educational issues in the host country. The
trip includes visits to local schools and parents’ committees, nongovernmental organizations
(NGOs), and speaking to local government officials and meeting with Ministry of Education
representatives. The program is fully funded and provides visa support, round-trip domestic
airfare, lodging and meals to attend the TEA U.S. Conference, round-trip airfare from the
U.S. to the assigned country, emergency medical insurance, and lodging and a daily stipend
in host country.

E. United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Teacher Fellowship Program: This fellowship
is opened to US educators in grades 7 – 12 who serve as leaders in Holocaust education for
their schools, their communities and their professional organizations. These educators must
show evidence of extensive knowledge of Holocaust history, successful teaching experience,
and participation in community and professional organizations. Museum Teacher fellows will
participate in a five-day, all-expense paid summer institute at the United States Holocaust
Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., designed to immerse participants in advanced
historical and pedagogical issues. Following the summer institute, Teacher Fellows are
expected to create and implement an outreach project in their schools, communities, or
professional organizations.

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 Arts Awards
A. Distinguished Teachers in the Arts Program : The Coca-Cola Company and NFAA recognize
outstanding high school teachers in the arts. Teachers are selected by their students - both past and
present. Each ARTS winner provides NFAA with the names of two teachers who have had the most
profound influence on their artistic development. NFAA selects two teachers each year for this
honor. These teachers are invited to participate in ARTS Week held in Miami, Florida. The Coca-Cola
Company underwrites all expenses associated with the Distinguished Teachers in the Arts awards,
including the cost of the teachers' transportation to Miami, accommodations, meals and a $1,000
stipend each.

 Character Education Awards

A. National Schools of Character Program : National Schools of Character (NSOC) is an annual awards
program recognizing K-12 schools and districts demonstrating outstanding character education
initiatives that yield positive results in student behavior, school climate and academic performance.
Although winners may differ in method, content, and scope, all emphasize core ethical values such
as honesty, respect, responsibility and caring. Selected schools and districts receive a cash award of
$2,000, national recognition, and are featured in the Character Education Partnership (CEP)’s
annual NSOC book/CD and on CEP’s website.

 English and Language Arts Awards

A. Journalism Education Association: The JEA offers a list of awards for JEA members and
non-members who have made contributions to journalism education.

B. National High School Journalism Teacher Awards Program The award for the teacher of the year
includes a newsroom laptop computer, The Wall Street Journal Classroom Edition and a column in
Advisor Update.

 Foreign Language Teacher Awards

A. ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) Awards: The council
provides numerous awards for educators.

B. Elgin Heinz Outstanding Teacher Award: The Elgin Heinz Outstanding Teacher Award was approved
by the Foundation's Board of Trustees in September 2001 and recognizes exceptional teachers who
further mutual understanding between Americans and Japanese. The award is presented annually to
two pre-college teachers in two categories, humanities and Japanese language, and consists of a
certificate of recognition, a $2,500 monetary award, and $5,000 in project funds. It is named in
honor of Elgin Heinz for his commitment to educating students about Asia as well as for the
inspiration he has provided to the field of pre-college education.

 General Teacher Awards

A. American Stars of Teaching : American Stars recognizes and honors superior teachers with a track
record of improving student achievement, using innovative instructional strategies, and making a
difference in the lives of their students. These teachers will be highlighted as representatives of the
thousands of teachers who are making a difference in the classroom.

B. Freida J. Riley Teacher Award : This award annually recognizes an American teacher who is working
with a physical disability, who is dealing with an especially challenging educational environment, or
who has performed a heroic act for his/her students in order to positively impact them.

C. Milken Family Foundation: National Educator Awards : This program is designed to honor
educators who are making great strides in improving education. From its original presentation of
awards to a dozen California educators, the program has grown to national stature.

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D. National Middle School Association: The NMSA has a list of awards that are awarded to
outstanding middle grade educators.

E. National Teacher of the Year Program: Sponsored by The Council of Chief State School Officers
and Scholastic, the National Teacher of the Year Program began in 1952 and continues as the oldest
national honors program that focuses public attention on excellence in teaching. A national selection
committee representing the major national education organizations chooses the National Teacher of
the Year from among the State Teachers of the Year. The site contains information about the
application and nominating processes, duties of the National Teacher of the Year, and the selection
criteria.

F. The National Teachers Hall of Fame : The National Teachers Hall of Fame annually honors five
teachers who have demonstrated commitment and dedication to teaching. Anyone may nominate a
teacher. Inductees receive a $1,000 stipend, $1,000 in materials for their school district, a $1,000
scholarship for a student in the inductee's school district who is planning to pursue a degree in
education, and more. Candidates must be certified classroom teachers (active or retired) with at
least 20 years experience teaching in grades preK-12.

G. NEA Foundation: The National Education Association’s Foundation for the Improvement of
Education offers grants and awards for educators listed.

H. State Teacher of the Year: Each state has a teacher of the year program. State teachers can
nominate themselves or be nominated by parents and students. Each state’s program is different;
for nomination details contact the program coordinator for your state. Those who are named State
Teacher of the Year are also considered for the National Teacher of the Year Award.

I. Thomson Gale TEAMS Award : The Thomson Gale TEAMS Award recognizes and encourages the
critical collaboration between teachers and media specialists to promote learning and increase
student achievement. Three winners each receive a $2,500 cash award; Thomson Gale products
worth approximately $500; a one-year subscription to Library Media Connection; and the Educator's
Professional Bookshelf from Linworth Publishing. Nominations may be submitted by library media
specialists, teachers, principals, students, or parents, from all K-12 public and private schools in the
US and Canada.

J. 2009 Toyota Family Literacy Teacher of the Year: The winner and several finalists are selected
annually by the National Center for Family Literacy to honor educators who demonstrate an impact
on families through early childhood education, school-based programs, adult literacy and ESL
programs, parenting education, library literacy programs and community literacy programs. The
online form should be completed by the program director or coordinator, and includes several
guidelines which can be found on the website.

K. USA Today All Star Teachers: USA TODAY honors 20 exceptional teachers a year. Winners are
announced in October and they have their photographs published and accomplishments noted in
USA TODAY. Each teacher also receives a trophy and a $2,500 cash award — $500 for each of the
teachers and the remainder to the school for use as designated by the teachers.

L. Young Educator Award: The ASCD Outstanding Young Educator Award nominee is an education
professional, 40 years of age or younger, who demonstrates exemplary commitment and
exceptional contribution to the profession. This person's creative and innovative accomplishments
within the classroom, school, district, state, or region have had a significant impact on student
performance and achievement over time and provide an ongoing model of excellence in encouraging
all learners to succeed. The educator's body of work consistently proves leadership among
colleagues. The winner receives $10,000.

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 Math Awards
A. EM Sliffe Award for Distinguished Mathematics Teaching : This award is given to mathematics
teachers who are nominated for their quality instruction.

B. MfA Master Teacher Fellowship: The Newton Master Teacher Fellowship, offered by Math for
America, is a $50,000, four-year award available to outstanding teachers of mathematics in the
New York City public high schools. The program's purpose is to recognize mathematics teachers who
demonstrate solid mathematical knowledge and have outstanding performance records. This four-
year program provides annual stipends of $12,500 to each Master Teacher and presents
opportunities for professional development and collaboration with other teachers that will help to
ensure that Fellows excel as teachers and are satisfied in their careers. Master Teachers stay in the
schools where they are currently working. All Math for America activities happen outside of the work
day. Math for America awards approximately ten Master Teacher Fellowships each year.

 Science Awards
A. Entomological Society of America's President’s Prizes for Outstanding Achievement in Primary
and Secondary Education: Entomological Foundation recognizes outstanding teachers who have
gone beyond the traditional teaching methods by using insects as educational tools.

B. National Association of Biology Teachers : This site has a list of awards especially for biology
teachers with prizes ranging from new equipment to professional development trips.

C. National Association for Environmental Education: The NAEE K-12 Teacher of the Year Award is
presented to an individual who is recognized for promoting environmental education and utilizing
the environment as a context for learning.

D. National KIND Teacher Award: The National Association for Humane and Environmental Education
recognizes an outstanding teacher who consistently incorporates humane and environmental
education into his or her curriculum.

E. Outstanding Earth Science Teacher Award: Outstanding Earth Science Teacher (OEST) awards are
given for "exceptional contributions to the stimulation of interest in the Earth Sciences at the
secondary level." Middle school and high-school teachers are eligible. Eleven national finalists are
selected, one from each National Association of Geosciences Teachers section. Some sections also
recognize state winners. Individuals may apply themselves or nominate a colleague for the award.

F. Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math and Science: Established by an act from Congress and
the National Science Foundation, this is hailed as the highest award for math and science teachers.
In even-numbered years, honors are bestowed upon K-6 teachers, while 7th and 8th grade teachers
are honored in odd-numbered years. Recipients receive $10,000, a citation from the president, and
a trip to DC for a week of ceremonies in their honor and much more.

 Technology Awards
A. ITEA Educator Awards: This site provides a list of International Technology Education Association
awards available to technology educators.

B. Verizon Tech Savvy Awards : The Tech Savvy Awards are presented to programs that demystify
technology for parents so that they can learn about the technology their child is using and better
support his or her educational growth. The awards are presented by the National Center for Family
Literacy and are the first national awards to be given to intergenerational digital learning programs.
One national award of $25,000 and four regional awards of $5,000 will be presented at the National
Conference on Family Literacy. All 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, libraries and schools are
eligible to apply.

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A. American Historical Association: The Beveridge Family Teaching Prize: Established in 1995, this
prize honors the Beveridge family’s longstanding commitment to the AHA and K-12 teaching.
Friends and family members endowed this award to recognize excellence and innovation in
elementary, middle school, and secondary history teaching, including career contributions and
specific initiatives. The prize is awarded on a two-year cycle rotation: in even-numbered years, to
an individual; in odd-numbered years, to a group. The winner receives a $1500 cash prize and a trip
to Washington, D.C.

B. Association for Childhood Education International : ACEI’s list of awards is centered on excellence
in global education.

C. The Gilder-Lehrman Institute of American History- History Teacher of the Year Award: History
Teachers of the Year are chosen from each state and awarded $1,000 and an archive of books for
the school library. The National Winner gets an expenses-paid trip to the national recognition
ceremony.

D. National Council for Geographic Education: The NCGE College/University and K-12 Distinguished
Teaching Achievement Awards recognize outstanding geography teaching in the colleges,
universities, and schools of the United States and Canada, including U.S. Department of Defense
schools abroad.

E. National History Day Educator Award: The History Channel presents this award to an individual
who has made an outstanding contribution to history education through service to the National
History Day program. The winner receives $5,000 and a special plaque that is presented at the NHD
national contest in June. To be eligible, the individual must be a participant in the National History
Day program and may be a teacher, media specialist, district or state History Day coordinator,
judge, or parent. Nominees are evaluated based on success in involving students in the program,
service to the History Day program, and service to the discipline of history in general.

F. Organization of American Historians: The Organization of American Historians sponsors an annual

award to recognize the contributions made by pre-collegiate or classroom teachers to improve
history education. The award is given for activities that enhance the intellectual development of
other history teachers and/or students.

G. Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year Award: Sponsored by the National Council for the
Social Studies, this award is given to outstanding teachers, researchers, and other individuals and
programs. This program recognizes classroom social studies teachers for grades K-6, 5-8, and 7-12,
who teach social studies regularly.

H. Veterans of Foreign Wars: The VFW's National Citizenship Education Teachers' Award recognizes
the nation's top elementary, junior high and high school teachers who regularly teach citizenship
education topics and promote America's history and traditions. Winning teachers and their schools
receive 1,000 dollars.

 Special Education Awards

A. CEC Professional Awards: Each year the Council for Exceptional Children offers awards that
recognize the educators who have advanced the field and the quality of special education service.

B. Heartspring Award for Innovation and Creativity in Special Education: Heartspring awards
teachers who use new and innovative methods to get results for children with special needs.
Desirable applications are creative, take risks and tell in a unique way how you execute your
program to get results. Winners receive $1000 dollars, an expenses paid trip, and more.

C. National Association of Special Education Teachers: Each year, NASET presents awards in a
variety of categories for outstanding professional accomplishments. This site offers many awards for
special education teachers.

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D. P. Buckley Moss Foundation and Moss Society Arts Teacher Award: These awards recognize
outstanding teachers who consistently integrate the arts into the teaching of children with learning
disabilities and other special needs. The awards also encourage and reward instructional
collaboration among teachers whenever arts are included in the classroom learning experience as an
essential ingredient in the education of all children.

 Other and Regional Awards

A. ACTE National Awards Program : The Association for Career and Technical Education awards
program seeks to promote excellence in career and technical education by recognizing individuals
who have made extraordinary contributions to the field, programs that exemplify the highest
standards and organizations that have conducted activities to promote and expand career and
technical education programs.

B. Air Force Association Teacher of the Year Award: In addition to offering awards and scholarships
to students, the AFA gives Teacher of the Year awards on the national, state, and chapter level.

C. Cable's Leaders in Learning Awards : The Cable's Leaders in Learning Awards is Cable in the
Classroom's annual awards program to recognize administrators, educators, community leaders and
policymakers who demonstrate vision, innovation, action and transformation in education. The
objective of the awards is to promote and encourage innovative learning practices by honoring
individuals who have transformed an aspect of education on a large or small scale. Awards are
given in five different categories, including "Pushing the Envelope with Cable Technology and
Programming" and "Media Literacy". Winners receive transportation to and lodging in Washington,
D. C. for a celebration and a grant of $3,000.

D. Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher of the Year Award: The TOY award identifies and
recognizes exemplary family and consumer sciences teachers who exhibit a deep commitment to
the profession and association. These teachers have outstanding educational programs, methods,
techniques and activities that raise awareness of family and consumer sciences at the elementary
and secondary levels.

E. Time Warner Cable National Teacher Awards: Outstanding K-12 teachers who develop creative
learning experiences using cable television resources such as programming or internet technology
can apply for this award designed to encourage the development and effective use of Cable in the
Classroom educational programs. Projects must involve cable resources either with national cable
networks or local government, educational or public access programs, or technology that stimulate
a national exchange of innovative ideas and programs among educators. Projects should focus on
curriculum development in areas such as cross-curricular studies, classroom-to community
activities, study-related materials, audiovisual productions and/or multimedia applications.

F. Gladys Prior Awards for Career Teaching Excellence: This award honors four Jacksonville, Florida
preK-12 teachers who inspire students through excellent teaching. Gilchrist Berg, president of Water
Street Capital, gives the winners $15,000 each to spend as they wish. The award honors Mr. Berg's
fourth grade public school teacher, Gladys Prior. The awards are administered by the University of
North Florida. Anyone may nominate a teacher with ten years of experience.

G. Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching: The Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in
Teaching program honors 10 teachers in the Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, and Will Counties in Illinois
each year. Winners receive a paid sabbatical to take classes at Northwestern University, a laptop
computer, a $3,000 stipend, and induction into the Golden Apple Academy.

H. MACUL Outstanding Teacher and Educator of the Year: The Michigan Association for Computer
Users in Learning (MACUL) recognizes and honors MACUL members who have demonstrated
outstanding achievement in implementing the use of technology to improve education. The TEA
program presents a TEA Technology Classroom to two recognized MACUL recipients; an Outstanding
Educator of the Year and an Outstanding Teacher of the Year.

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I. Music-Center BRAVO Awards: The BRAVO Award was established by the Music Center in 1983 to
recognize teachers and schools for creativity, innovation and excellence in arts education. BRAVO
Awards honor educators and schools for excellence in all arts disciplines and are open to all Los
Angeles County educators, schools, and programs. The awards are presented in three categories:
schools; arts specialist teachers; and general classroom teachers. Winners receive a BRAVO
sculpture and cash awards.

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