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Excellence
in Education Awards
Award Criteria
The award is designed to recognize
excellence, expertise, and demonstrable achievement in
education. Criteria
for this award correspond closely to the Foundation’s belief
that educators play a vital role in society supporting young
people’s growth and preparing them to be adaptable, flexible,
creative, and responsive to future societal changes.
Criteria used in the selection process are:
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Demonstrated excellence in education with a tangible
product, process, and/or project that has had a successful impact on others.
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Evidence
of commitment to the growth of young people: respecting
individual needs and talents, fostering self esteem, and
encouraging realization of individual potential.
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Evidence
of outstanding personal and character attributes: setting
high expectations for personal achievements and students'
achievements, demonstrating leadership, and acting as a
catalyst for others.
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Implementation
of a creative and innovative approach that has made a
difference in one's classroom and school.
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Service
as an exemplary model for students, peers, and/or parents
and the community.
Eligibility
Any person or group working directly with students,
teachers, other support staff within the school setting or in
the community is eligible to apply. Eligibility
requires participation within the previous school year.
Participants may include, but are not
limited to the following:
Areas of participation may include but are
not limited to the following:
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Enriching innovative programs in the
classroom, school, or community
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Engaging in professional growth
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Establishing programs for other
educators
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Designing programs that focus on
special populations
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Developing initiatives for
collaboration between the schools and parents or members of
the community
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