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PAEMST Awards Now Include Computer Science
Credit: National Science Foundation
Chris Stephenson, Executive Director of the Computer Science Teachers Association, reports that for the first time ever, the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) will specifically include computer science teachers. The PAEMST award is the highest honors bestowed by the United States government specifically for K-12 mathematics and science teaching. The PAEMST program authorizes the President to bestow up to 108 awards each year. Awards are given to mathematics and science teachers from each of the 50 states and four U.S. jurisdictions. The award recognizes those teachers who develop and implement a high-quality instructional program that is informed by content knowledge and enhances student learning.
Eligible computer science teachers must meet the following criteria: teach mathematics or science (including computer science) at the 7-12th grade level in a public or private school; hold at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; be a full-time employee of the school or school district as determined by state and district policies, and teach K-12 students at least 50% of the time; have at least 5 years of full-time, K-12 mathematics or science (including computer science) teaching experience prior to the 2012-2013 academic school year; and teach in one of the 50 states or the four U.S. jurisdictions.
In addition, eligible teachers must not have received the PAEMST award at the national level in any prior competition or category. Applications for nomination are due May 1. The CSTA encourages nominations of exemplary computer science teachers. Since the inception of the PAEMST award program, more than 4,200 teachers have been recognized for their contributions in the classroom and to their profession.
From CSTA Advocate
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