Nominate a K-12 Teacher for the 2008 American Stars of Teaching Awards

The U.S. Department of Education continues to honor exemplary classroom teachers as the American Stars of Teaching. Those honored are successful in using innovative teaching strategies and raising student academic achievement. These teachers will be highlighted as representatives of the thousands of teachers who are making a difference in the classroom. One teacher from each state and the District of Columbia will be selected. Officials from the U.S. Department of Education will visit the classes of each winner to congratulate them on their success.

Nominations will be accepted through March 31, 2008. Winners will be announced this fall.

For more information about the awards and to nominate an exceptional teacher, visit http://www.t2tweb.us/AmStar/About.asp . Questions about the awards may be sent to TeacherQuality@westat.com.


Apply Now for the 2008 Thacher Scholars Awards

The Institute for Global Environmental Strategies is currently accepting entries for the 2008 Thacher Scholars Awards. The awards will be given to students in grades 9-12 who demonstrate the best use of geospatial technologies or data to study Earth. Eligible geospatial tools and data include satellite remote sensing, aerial photography, geographic information systems and the Global Positioning System. The main focus of the project must be on the application of the geospatial tool(s) or data to study a problem related to Earth's environment.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens currently in grades 9-12. Students in public, private, parochial, Native American reservation and home schools are eligible. Entries can be submitted by individuals or teams. Cash awards will be given to students in the top three places. Awards will also be given to the winning students' teachers.

Entries must be postmarked by April 4, 2008. Entries may also be submitted electronically.

For more information, visit http://www.strategies.org/education...amp;sub2=scholars&sub3=scholars2008. Please e-mail any questions about this opportunity to ThacherScholars@strategies.org.


Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching

The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching are the nation's highest honors for teachers of mathematics and science. The awards recognize highly qualified K-12 teachers for their contributions in the classroom and to their profession.



Since 1983, more than 3,700 outstanding teachers have been recognized for their contributions to mathematics and science education. If you know great teachers, nominate them to join this prestigious network of professionals.



Nominations for elementary school teachers are being accepted online and should be submitted as soon as possible. Teachers who are nominated must complete an online application. Applications are due May 1, 2008.

(Secondary school teachers are eligible to apply in 2009.)

For additional information on the award and to nominate an outstanding teacher, visit http://www.paemst.org/controllers/home.cfc?method=view.

If you have questions about this opportunity, please contact your state coordinator. To find your state coordinator, visit http://www.paemst.org/controllers/coordinator.cfc?method=findcoordinator.


David Cottle

UBB Owner & Administrator