Applications for Richard C. Bartlett Environmental Education Award

Applications are now being accepted for the Richard C. Bartlett Environmental Education Award. The National Environmental Education Foundation seeks to honor an outstanding middle school teacher who successfully integrates environmental education into their curriculum and engages students in interdisciplinary solutions to environmental challenges. The award recognizes an educator who can serve as an inspiration and model for others.

Teachers serving grades 5-8 in the United States are eligible to apply. The winning teacher will receive an award of $5,000 to support their work in environmental education. The award will be announced during Teacher Appreciation Week, the first week in May, 2011. Two teachers will win $750 merit awards.

Applications are due March 14, 2011. Visit http://neefusa.org/bartlettaward.htm to nominate yourself or a teacher you know today!

The Richard C. Bartlett Environmental Education Award is made possible through the generous support of Baxter Healthcare Corporation.