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Career Awards for Science and Mathematics Teachers
Organization
Burroughs Wellcome Fund
21 T.W. Alexander Dr.
Durham, NC 27709-0152
Phone Number (919)991-5100
Award Type Prize
Purpose To recognize teachers who have demonstrated solid knowledge of science and/or mathematics content and have outstanding performance records in educating children.
Focus Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Science.
Qualifications Applicants must be currently licensed North Carolina public school science and/or mathematics teachers who teach in grades K-12 in North Carolina public schools and have completed at least five-years of teaching experience at the time of application.
Criteria Selection will be based primarily on the following; candidate's qualifications and potential to conduct high-quality science and/or mathematics teaching; significant contributions to enhancing students' knowledge of science and/or mathematics; knowledge of subject content and effectiveness of communications skills; abilities in the classroom that should demonstrate learner-centered, knowledge-centered, assessment-centered and community-centered learning styles; support from the principal and superintendent.
Funds $175,000
Duration Annual; five years.
Number of Awards 4.
To Apply Applications must be submit signatures and letters of support from the principal of the candidate's school and the superintendent of the school district; in support of, the principal and superintendent must demonstrate that the necessary environment for successful science and/or mathematics teaching exists at the school and that there are opportunities for the teacher to be mentored and to mentor other teachers; the principal and superintendent must clearly outline in letters of support how the teaching professional will be supported and developed as a teacher leader in the districts.
Deadline September 2.
Contact Alfred Mays Senior Program Officer Email: amays@bwfund.org.
For more information http://www.bwfund.org
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