Lawrence W. O'Toole Teacher Leadership Awards

Purpose: Recognize and support teacher leaders who advocate for student-centered approaches to learning and address inequities, including racial inequities, in education.

Award Details:

• Number of Awards: Up to 12 winners annually
• Award Amount: $15,000 each
• Geographic Scope: New England
• Recognition: Award recipients are recognized at an award ceremony in Boston

Focus Areas:

• Educators who have led innovations in their own classrooms
• Teachers serving as student-centered coaches
• Leaders conducting professional learning series
• Teachers creating video series around student-centered learning
• Educators advocating for equitable, student-centered approaches to learning at scale
• Teachers addressing racial inequities through student-centered approaches

Eligibility:

• Public school teachers in New England
• Self-nominations accepted
• Teachers demonstrating leadership beyond individual classrooms

Mission Alignment: Part of the Nellie Mae Education Foundation's commitment to champion efforts that prioritize community goals, challenge racial inequities, and advance excellent, student-centered public education for all New England youth.

Application Process

1. Nomination Method: Public nominations accepted (self-nominations permitted)
2. Submission: Nominate a teacher through the foundation's nomination process
3. Selection: Foundation selects up to 12 winners from across New England
4. Award Ceremony: Winners recognized at an award ceremony in Boston on November 2nd

Application Requirements: Specific nomination requirements to be found on the foundation's website nomination page.