Education Department Seeks Nominations for 2006 'American Stars of Teaching'

The U.S. Department of Education again plans to honor outstanding classroom teachers through the American Stars of Teaching program. The Department's Teacher-to-Teacher Initiative is seeking nominations and information about teachers who are improving student achievement, using innovative strategies in the classroom, and making a difference in the lives of their students. Teachers across all grade levels and disciplines will be honored this fall as 2006 American Stars of Teaching. Parents, students, colleagues, school administrators and others can nominate an exemplary teacher who they believe has the qualities to be an American Star of Teaching. One teacher will be recognized from each state.

To learn more or nominate a teacher to become an American Star of Teaching, please visit the Teacher-to-Teacher Initiative Web site at: http://www.ed.gov/teachers/how/tools/initiative/index.html. All nominations must be completed by April 15.

The U.S. Department of Education received more than 2,000 nominations for the 2005 school year. A list of past years' honorees can be found at: http://www.ed.gov/teachers/how/tools/initiative/american-stars-teachers.html.