For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
March 5, 2001
President Honors Nation's Leading Math and Science Teachers
President Bush today announced that 203
educators will receive the annual Presidential Awards for Excellence in
Mathematics and Science Teaching for 2000. The award was
established in 1983. Each year, the White House recognizes
the best of the Nation's K-12 mathematics and science teachers with
this high honor in four categories: elementary mathematics,
elementary science, secondary mathematics, and secondary science. The
awardees represent the 50 States, U.S. territories, and Depart-ment of
Defense Schools. The awards are administered by the National
Science Foundation.
"I am proud to recognize the contributions
these outstanding teachers are making across our country," President
Bush said. "Quality education is a cornerstone of America=s
future and my Administration, and the knowledge-based workplace of the
21st century requires that our students excel at the highest levels in
math and science. Dedicated profes-sionals such as these
will ensure that we achieve our education goals and that no child is
left behind."
Two million science and math teachers across
the country are eligible for this singular honor. After an
initial selec-tion process at the State or territorial level, a
national panel of distinguished scientists, mathematicians, and
educators recommends teachers to receive the Presidential Awards.
Awardees receive a $7,500 educational grant
for their schools and a trip to Washington, D.C., to accept a
certificate. The teachers will be in the Nation's capital
from March 6-10, 2001, to receive the award and participate in a
variety of educational and celebratory events. During the
trip they will meet with members of Congress and the Administration,
discuss the latest issues in mathematics and science teaching, and
share their expertise and viewpoints with their colleagues.
For a complete listing of the awardees see
http://www.nsf.gov/pa starting March 6, 2001.
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