4 AWARDS CELEBRATING TEACHING

Butler-Cooley Excellence in Teaching Award (Due May 2, 2016)
This award consists of a $5,000 cash prize and honors teachers who have demonstrated their capacity to change the outcomes of students’ lives and the communities where they teach.

Rosenthal Prize for Innovation in Math Teaching (Due May 31, 2016)
Open to all math teachers across the country in grades four through 12, the annual Rosenthal Prize was designed by the National Museum of Mathematics to recognize and promote hands-on math teaching. One winner recieves a $25,000 prize, and one runner-up recieves a $10,000 prize.

The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
(Nominations Open Fall 2016)
The Presidential Award is the nation’s highest honor for teachers of mathematics and science (including computer science), and honorees serve as models for their colleagues, inspiration to their communities, and leaders in the improvement of mathematics and science education. Winners receive a certificate signed by the president and a $10,000 award.

Penguin Random House Teacher Award for Literacy (Due Sep. 1, 2016)
Recognizing innovative projects in support of cultivating literacy and lifelong readers, this award consists of $10,000, $5,000, and $2,500 grant awards. Teachers can apply or be nominated.