The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE)is pleased to cooperate with the White House and the National Science Foundation (NSF) in conducting the nomination and selection process for the 2004 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). The 2004 PAEMST will be for K-6 mathematics and science teachers. The 2005 Presidential Awards will be for 7-12 mathematics and science teachers. Each Presidential awardee will receive a $10,000 UNRESTRICTED CASH AWARD paid directly to the awardee from the National Science Foundation.
Teachers applying for the 2004 PAEMST must be nominated. Anyone (e.g. principals, teachers, students, and other members of the general public) may nominate a teacher. Self-nominations will not be accepted. The form will be submitted to the state coordinator and a copy sent to the nominee.
The Presidential Award includes:
(1) The unrestricted award of $10,000 cash award to each teacher,
(2) Gifts to the awardees and their schools from donors,
(3) Recognition events in Washington, D.C., in March 2005, 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.
Applicants may download a personal copy of the application from the ADE attachment or from the NSF website, www.nsf.gov/pa.
At this site and the NSF website you will find the PAEMST Mathematics and Science Application Video Form (For Grades K-6 Applicants Only). The application deadline is May 1, 2004. Completed applications, postmarked by May 1, 2004, must be submitted to the State Coordinator. Please contact the State Coordinator,
for any questions.
Please submit (K-6)teacher nominations to:
For Mathematics Nominations:
Roy L. Barnes, K-12 Mathematics
State PAEMST Coordinator for 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 Nominations:
Bill Fulton, K-12 Science
State PAEMST Coordinator for 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