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EPA and CEQ Open Application Period for National Environmental Educator Award

WASHINGTON- Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in partnership with the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), will announce the opening of the application period for 2014-2015 Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators (PIAEE). EPA and CEQ administer this award to honor, support and encourage educators who incorporate environmental education in their classrooms and teaching methods. Applications will be accepted through March 13, 2015.

This award recognizes outstanding kindergarten through grade 12 teachers who employ innovative approaches to environmental education and use the environment as a context for student learning. Up to two teachers from each of EPA's 10 regions, from different states, will be selected to receive this award.

Winning teachers will receive an award of up to $2,500 to further the recipient's professional development in environmental education. The teacher's local education agency will also receive an award of up to $2,500 to fund environmental educational activities and programs.

For more information and to apply, visit: http://www2.epa.gov/education/presidential-innovation-award-environmental-educators.