NSF PR 98-4 - January 22, 1998
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President Clinton Honors Nations' Outstanding Mathematics
and Science Teachers
President Clinton has named 214 teachers to receive
the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics
and Science Teaching (PAEMST), the nation's highest
honor for mathematics and science teaching in elementary
and secondary schools.
"The degree to which our nation prospers in the 21st
century will depend on our abilities to develop scientific
and technical talent in our youth," President Clinton
said. "These outstanding math and science teachers
serve as role models for their colleagues, and help
to shape our society, strengthen our educational system
and advance our national interests. We honor them
for their dedication to leading the fight for the
future of America's children by providing them with
the tools they need to make the most of their lives."
Teachers nominated for this award go through a rigorous
review process ending with White House approval from
the president and the Assistant to the President for
Science and Technology, Dr. John H. Gibbons. Awardees
are selected on the basis of the excellence of their
teaching performance, leadership abilities, continuing
education activities and dedication as teachers.
The award winners will be given a certificate and
their schools will receive a National Science Foundation
(NSF) grant of $7,500 to be used under the direction
of the awardee over a three-year period. Awardees
will also be honored during an event in Washington,
D.C., later this year.
Established in 1983 by the White House and administered
by NSF, this award is given to up to 216 elementary
and secondary school teachers representing the 50
states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S.
Territories and the U.S. Department of Defense school
system.
See also: Statement
by NSF Director Neal Lane.
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