Deadline: TBA.
Funds: Awards are given in the amounts of $1,000 (six) and $25,000 (four).
Eligibility: PreK-12 teachers that work in schools with at least 40 percent of students who are eligible for free and reduced-price lunch.
Description: TNTP’s Fishman Prize honors public school teachers for their ability to create challenging and engaging classrooms for all of their students.
Areas: Applicants must demonstrate:
- An extraordinary ability to lead students from all backgrounds to academic excellence in caring classroom communities.
- A keen understanding of academic content and effective instructional practice and an ability to articulate it clearly.
- A passion for teaching and a deep commitment to advancing the teaching profession.
Contact: TNTP, 186 Joralemon St., Suite 300, Brooklyn, NY 11201; (718) 233-2800.
Web: https://tntp.org/fishman-prize