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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can a middle school teacher be eligible for the Richard C. Bartlett Environmental Education Award?
A:  In 2010 we are only honoring a high school educator for the 2010 Richard C. Bartlett Environmental Education Award. Please check back with us for the 2011 award, when we will be honoring a 5th - 8th grade educator.

Q: Can a teacher outside the US be eligible for Richard C. Bartlett Environmental Education Award?
A: Only teachers working in the United States are eligible for the Richard C. Bartlett Environmental Education Award.

Q: Can a retired teacher be eligible for the Richard C. Bartlett Environmental Education Award?
A: Only current teachers are eligible for the Richard C. Bartlett Environmental Education Award.

Q: Is there a minimum number of years a candidate must be teaching to be eligible for the Richard C. Bartlett Environmental Education Award?
A: Yes, nominated teachers must have at least 5 years of teaching experience.

Q: Can teachers self-nominate?
A: Absolutely, it is encouraged.

Other NEEF 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.