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The Richard C. Bartlett Environmental Education Award

 Richard Bartlett
"Engaging youth to learn about nature and the environment is important.
Positive solutions to achieve a sustainable planet begin in the classroom with teachers...who are true leaders in education."
--Richard C. Bartlett

Applications for 2010 are no longer being accepted.


About the Award

The Richard C. Bartlett Environmental Education Award is awarded annually to an outstanding educator who has successfully integrated environmental education into his or her daily education programs. The award is given to an educator who can serve as an inspiration and model for others.

A $5,000 cash award is provided for the recipient to continue their work in environmental education.

Additionally, as part of the prize, the winner travels to Washington, D.C., to meet with representatives from the  environmental community to further his or her network.

Read about the 2010 Bartlett Award winner.

The Richard C. Bartlett Award honors teachers that are bringing environmental education into the curriculum and the community, not just teaching about environmental challenges but also engaging students in the solution.


Winner Announcement

Each year we honor the winner during National Teacher Appreciation Week, the first week in May. During the summer our winner will travel to Washington, D.C. to meet with representatives in the environmental education field. 

Have a question? Read the frequently asked questions (FAQ).



Contact:

National Environmental Education Foundation
Richard C. Bartlett Award
4301 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 160
Washington, DC  20008

Email:

Fax: (202) 261-6464 

Please call Meghan Trossen, Bartlett Award coordinator, at 202-261-6466 for any additional questions.

 

 

More about Richard C. Bartlett

The Richard C. Bartlett Award was established in 2007 by the National Environmental Education Foundation to distinguish the teachers who best represent Richard C. Bartlett’s passion for and leadership in environmental education. For more than 40 years, Richard C. Bartlett has been inspiring environmental educators nationwide.  For more information on Mr. Bartlett, read his biography.

Resources for Teachers and Students

Classroom Earth enhances and strengthens environmental education in high school classrooms by providing a Web site of resources, offering grants for teachers, and identifying high school environmental education best practices.
 
Planet Connect is a site with youth-oriented information about green careers and college opportunities.  Grants are also offered for students to demonstrate environmental leadership and learn about green internships and jobs.

National Environmental Education Week (EE Week) connects educators with environmental resources to promote K-12 students' understanding of the environment. EE Week is April 11-17, 2010.

Definition of Environmental Education

Environmental education refers to organized efforts to teach about how natural environments function and, particularly, how human beings can manage their behavior and ecosystems in order to live sustainably.

Eligibility/Criteria

  • High-school teachers in the United States are eligible for this award. Teachers must currently be serving at a public or private school.
  • Nominations are welcome from anyone involved with the nominee's teaching efforts (parents, administrators, fellow teachers, students, etc.). Self-nominations are encouraged 
  • Nominated teachers must have at least five years teaching experience.
  • NOTE: Letters of support will not be accepted without signature.