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Nominate a Teacher for the Presidential Cybersecurity Education Award

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The Presidential Cybersecurity Education Award, issued by the U.S. Department of Education, is presented annually to two teachers – one at the elementary or middle school level and one at the secondary level – who demonstrate superior achievement in instilling knowledge, skills, and passion with respect to cybersecurity and cybersecurity-related subjects. 

Award recipients are selected for their superior accomplishments as teachers, academic achievement indicators, and leadership contributing to the field of cybersecurity. Anyone may nominate a teacher for this honor; self-nominations are also permitted.

Submit your nomination by email to CyberAwards [at] ed.gov (CyberAwards[at]ed[dot]gov) by September 13, 2024, at 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. 

Visit cte.ed.gov/cyberaward for full rules, terms, and conditions.

Watch the Applicant's Webinar recording to hear past awardees share their insights on the opportunity, receive general guidance on preparing applications, and get answers to common questions. 

Released August 5, 2024