Funding Amount

$5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

RISE Teaching Award

Overview: A citywide distinction honoring outstanding teachers across Camden's district, charter, and renaissance schools.

Award Amount: $5,000 per recipient

Geographic Scope: Camden, NJ

Eligibility:

  • Teachers in Camden public schools (district, charter, and renaissance schools)

  • All grade levels (elementary, middle, high school)

  • All specializations (general education, special education, bilingual/ESL)
  • Selection Process:

  • School principals nominate teachers

  • Nominees complete applications including reflections on teaching practices and recommendations from colleagues, students, or families

  • Independent committee of veteran educators reviews applications

  • Committee observes lessons and reviews lesson reflections to evaluate finalists
  • What Winners Receive:

  • $5,000 prize

  • Certificate of Achievement from the City of Camden

  • Congratulatory video

  • Surprise classroom visit from Mayor, Superintendent, and Camden Education Fund Executive Director
  • Background: This is the fourth year of the RISE Award (as of 2024). Previous and current winners represent diversity across elementary, middle, and high school levels, and across district, charter, and renaissance schools, including general education, special education, and bilingual/ESL teachers.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Nomination Phase: School principals nominate teachers from their schools
    2. Application Submission: Nominated teachers complete applications including:
    - Reflections on their teaching practices
    - Recommendations from colleagues, students, or families
    3. Committee Review: Independent committee of veteran educators reviews all applications
    4. Finalist Evaluation: Committee observes lessons and reviews teachers' lesson reflections
    5. Winners Selected: Committee selects three winners from finalists

    Nomination Period: Begins in November (based on 2024 timeline)

    Contact: Mike Neilon, (610) 613-2664, mneilon@bellevuepr.com

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    teacherseducation

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