Nominate an 'American Star of Teaching' by April 15

The U.S. Department of Education's Teacher-to-Teacher Initiative is accepting nominations for the 2006 American Stars of Teaching program until April 15. 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. We are seeking nominations of teachers across the United States 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 as 2006 American Stars of Teaching this fall. To nominate a teacher, go to: http://www.ed.gov/teachers/how/tools/initiative/index.html.

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.