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Grant for Teaching Excellence (In Memory of Christa McAuliffe)
Two grants of $1,000 each, one for an elementary-level educator and one for a secondary/middle school educator, are awarded for development of innovative class or school projects. Entries must be postmarked by Nov. 5, 2010, if mailed, or received by midnight on the same day if faxed.

Educator of the Year

Awards of $1,000 are presented to outstanding educators in the following categories: Administrator, Associate, Elementary Teacher, Secondary Teacher and Special Services Educator. Entries must be postmarked no later than March 14, 2011, if mailed, or received by midnight on the same date if faxed.

Find more information as well as application and nomination forms for these awards in the Resources section of atpe.org.

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