The Teaching Tolerance Award for Excellence in Culturally Responsive Teaching recognizes educators whose knowledge and skill makes them particularly successful at meeting the needs of students from racially, ethnically and culturally diverse backgrounds.
The program plans to recognize five outstanding teachers at a ceremony in Washington, D.C., in December 2011. Each will be presented with an award of $1,000. Prior to the ceremony, during Fall 2011, the selected teachers will be videotaped in their classrooms as models of effective practice. This footage will be used to enhance teacher preparation and professional development nationally.
Only teachers who agree to be videotaped and can secure the permission of their schools and students will be recognized.
All P-12 teachers are invited to apply for the award. Applications must be received by June 1, 2011. An expert panel of teachers and researchers will select the five awardees.
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