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Kentucky awards and recognition programs including the Kentucky Teacher of the Year program and the Milken Educator Award program are designed to stimulate creativity and productivity among teacher leaders to keep the best in the profession engaged and serving as change agents. These programs strengthen the profession by recognizing and rewarding outstanding teachers, and by expanding their professional leadership and policy influences. The selection and promotion of these highly effective, award-winning educators assists KDE in attracting, motivating and retaining the best talent to the teaching profession.
The United States Senate Youth Program, a student recognition program, provides an opportunity for talented young people to deepen their understanding of the political process and strengthen their resolve to pursue careers in public service. Recognition of exceptional students instills in them a continued desire to excel as lifelong learners and rewards their academic, civic and community achievements.
2012 Kentucky Teacher of the Year ApplicationThe Kentucky Teacher of the Year is selected through a process that includes three elements: 1) Judging of applications. 2) Observation of finalists in the classroom. 3) Oral interviews of finalists. Teachers must have three years of classroom experience to be considered. Both self-nominations and nominations by other are welcomed. Applications ...
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Milken AwardsThe Milken Family Foundation Educator Awards are sponsored by the Milken Family Foundation, and include a $25,000 stipend to one Kentucky educator. The award also includes an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. for a national conference and awards ceremony. The Milken Family Foundation selects the winners through a review process ...
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Teacher of the Year2012 Teacher of the Year (TOY) Nominations may be submitted electronically by visiting the 2012 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Web site at kentuckytoy.com. The deadline for nominations is May 15. Any full-time public school teacher in the state with at least three years of experience is eligible. Additional qualifications are ...
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United States Senate YouthEach year, two Kentucky students are selected to receive a $5,000 scholarship and a one-week internship in Washington, DC, through this program, which is sponsored by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation. The Department of Education send applications each fall to every public and private high school. Applications should arrive in all ...
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