The Department is pleased to cooperate with the National Science Foundation (NSF) in conducting the nomination and selection process for the 2002 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching. The Program identifies outstanding mathematics and science teachers, kindergarten through 12th grade, in each state and the four U.S. jurisdictions. These teachers will serve as models for their colleagues and will be leaders in the improvement of mathematics and science education.
The Presidential Award includes:
(1) The unrestricted award of $7,500 to each teacher;
(2) Gifts to the awardees and their schools from donors;
(3) Recognition events in Washington, DC, which will include:
(a) an awards ceremony and presidential citation,
(b) meetings with leaders in government and education,
(c) sessions to share ideas and teaching experiences, and
(d) receptions and banquets to honor recipients.
Recognition is given to K-12 teachers in four award groups: (1) elementary mathematics, (2) elementary science, (3) secondary mathematics, and (4) secondary science. Up to four Presidential Awards may be given in 2002 in each state and the four U.S. jurisdictions.
Applicants may download a personal copy of the application from the ADE attachment or from the NSF website www.ehr.nsf.gov/pres_awards.
At this site and the NSF website you will find the PAEMST Mathematics Application Video Form (Mathematics Applicants Only) and the PAEMST Science Application Form (Science Applicants Only. Please submit your application to your state coordinator. If you have any questions, please contact your State Coordinator.
Please encourage your many exemplary teachers to apply.
The application deadline is April 1, 2002. Requests for applications and additional information should be directed to:
For Mathematics Applicants
Roy L. Barnes, K-12 Mathematics
Arkansas Department of Education
#4 State Capitol Mall, Room 107-A
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
E-mail: rbarnes@arkedu.k12.ar.us
501-682-5296
For Science Applicants
Bill Fulton, K-12 Science
Arkansas Department of Education
#4 State Capitol Mall, Room 107-A
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
E-mail: bfulton@arkedu.k12.ar.us
501-682-4471