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Teaching Excellence Award

THE JACK MILLER CENTER FOR TEACHING

Foundation Annual Grants for Teachers Grants for Education Grants for K-12 Schools

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

April 3, 2027

360 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Teaching Excellence Award

Overview: An annual honor given to college and K-12 educators who do an exceptional job engaging students in the story of America through primary documents, new courses, and/or extracurricular activities.

Geographic Scope: United States

Focus Areas:

Teaching America's founding principles and history

Civic education

Engaging students with primary documents

Development of new courses in American history and civics

Extracurricular activities promoting civic learning

Award Categories:

Senior Scholar (higher education) - annual award

Junior Scholar (higher education) - annual award

K-12 Educator (primary and secondary) - annual award

Honorable mentions also recognized

Eligibility:

College and university professors

K-12 teachers (middle school, high school, elementary)

Must be engaged in teaching America's founding principles and history

Selection Process:

Student nominations

Field evaluations

In-depth reports from nominees themselves

Rigorous evaluation process to identify best civic educators in America

Background: Now in its fourth annual iteration as of 2024. The award recognizes educators dedicated to teaching America's founding principles and history, reflecting founder Jack Miller's belief that "the battle for the soul of our country will be won or lost in our classrooms."

Contact: The Jack Miller Center, 3 Bala Plaza West, Suite 401, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

How to Apply

Application Process

Selection Method:

Student nominations accepted

Field evaluations conducted

In-depth self-reports from nominees required

Required Materials:

Detailed report from nominee demonstrating exceptional teaching and student engagement

Evidence of innovative approaches to civic education

Documentation of impact on students

Note: Specific application deadlines and submission procedures not detailed in available materials. Contact Jack Miller Center directly for current application information.

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