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★ ★ ★Who is eligible to be nominated for the National History Teacher of the Year Award?
What are the criteria for the award?
All nominated teachers must meet the following criteria:
Consideration of these factors will be based on the grade level taught in order to accommodate the teaching requirements of both generalist and specialist teachers.
How do I nominate a teacher for the award?
All nominations are made on the Gilder Lehrman website by completing a short form with the teacher’s contact information. You can nominate a teacher here.
Who can nominate a teacher for the award?
Nominations can be made by a student, parent, colleague, or principal or other administrator familiar with the teacher’s work. Self-nominations are not accepted.
Is there a deadline for nominating a teacher for the award?
In order for a teacher to be considered for the current year’s award, they must be nominated by April 30 of that year.
Can student work be included in the supporting materials?
What is the deadline for nominees to submit supporting materials?
All supporting materials for the current year’s award must be received by the Gilder Lehrman Institute by May 30.
How are state winners selected?
Each state convenes a committee to evaluate the award materials. Committee members may include history educators, professors, former state winners, and education professionals. The selection committee reviews all completed applications and selects the state winner from both generalist and specialist applicants using separate rubrics that fairly judge their individual strengths.
When are state winners announced?
State winners are announced in July. All applicants will be notified at that time.
How is the National History Teacher of the Year selected?
A panel of judges comprising the previous national winner, renowned historians, professors, and teachers reads and evaluates all state winner materials using separate rubrics that judge both generalists and specialists fairly and selects the National History Teacher of the Year.
When is the National History Teacher of the Year announced?
The National History Teacher of the Year is announced and honored in the fall.
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