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Presidential Awards for Excellence
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in Mathematics and Science Teaching
The Presidential
Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is
the nation's highest commendation for K-12 math and science teachers.
It recognizes a combination of sustained and exemplary work, both in,
and outside, the classroom. Each award includes a grant of $10,000 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) directly
to the recipient (no longer to the school). Awardees use the money at
their discretion to promote math and science education. Awardees also
receive an expense-paid trip to Washington, DC, during which each
receives a certificate signed by the President. Awardees also attend
seminars and engage in professional discussions with their peers and
with national legislators and education policy-makers. Awardees also
receives a selection of gifts from private-sector contributors to the
program. In Mathematics, California selects up to 3 finalists. They
each receive an additional $1000 from CMC.
The level for the awards now alternates; secondary teachers apply in odd years; elementary teachers apply in even years.
Nomination forms for the 2008 elementary award were received by May 1 and are currently being reviewed. Forms will be available for secondary teachers for the 2009
award in September.
Teachers applying for the PAEMST must be nominated. Anyone (e.g.,
principals, teachers, students, and other members of the public) may
nominate a teacher. Self-nominations are also accepted. The nomination and application forms may be downloaded from the PAEMST web site.
Teachers must submit their completed 2009 application packets by May 1, 2009.
The application is done online; supporting documents are uploaded there.
Mail you dvd or vhs to:Sandie Gilliam
California PAEMST
PO BOX 880
CLAYTON CA 94517-0880
For additional information or questions, please contact Sandie Gilliam at sandie.gilliam@comcast.net
It
is with great pleasure that we announce the 2007 Presidential Awardee
in Mathematics, as on May 2, 2008 by the White House:
Jeffrey M Luscher
Corona Norco School District
This
teacher received an all-expense paid trip
for two to Washington, D.C. in April, 2008 for an awards ceremony at
the Smithsonian and other hosted activities, a grant of $10,000 to be
used to improve the mathematics program at each awardee's school, and
valuable gifts contributed by private companies.
2008 FinalistsCMC is pleased to announce that this year's elementary finalists are
TBA
The finalists will be brought to Sacramento, compliments of CMC and NSF,
in November 2007, to be recognized as among the best teachers of
mathematics in California. State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Jack O'Connell will speak regarding the need for
quality mathematics and science teachers such as those being honored at
the State Board of Education. Following the presentations at the State
Board of Education, the finalists in mathematics and science attend a luncheon at the Sheraton Hotel for further awards
presentations. The mathematics finalist receives $500 from the
state CMC and an additional $500 from her CMC section and additional
awards from NSF. The 2007 Awardees will be announced by the White House in March, 2008.
More on this year's Finalists and Awardees
Frequently Asked Questions:
Click
here for more information and FAQs on PAEMST, including the selection
process, requirements for nominees, its history, and the role of CMC in
the selection and establishment of the awards.
For more information, a nomination form or an application, go to:
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics & Science Teaching
Directorate for Education and Human Resources
National Science Foundation
4201 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22230
703-306-0422
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