The Leadership in Education Awards

Educators are some of the hardest working, but under recognized professionals in our society. The Collaborative for Teaching and Learning wanted to do something special for those who dedicate much of their lives to the betterment of education for all children.

The Leadership in Education Awards were created in 1997 to recognize educators, administrators and government and business leaders who share the values and commitment of the Collaborative for Teaching and Learning. Award recipients have demonstrated exemplary leadership in ensuring that all children have the opportunity to achieve high levels in school and be recognized for their individual strengths and talents.

Individuals and organizations are nominated according to criteria developed by the Collaborative. The primary award categories are as follows, though categories may differ from year to year depending on nominations received.

• Administrator Leadership
  Recognizes a school or school district administrator who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in education.
  

• Business or Community Leadership
  Recognizes an individual or business who has demonstrated exemplary support of education or of children.
  

• Government Leadership
  Recognizes an elected or appointed local, state or federal government figure for outstanding commitment to improved schools.
  

• School Leadership
  Recognizes a school that has demonstrated outstanding leadership in implementing best practices and commitment to serving all learners.
  

• Instructional Leadership
  Recognizes a teacher or team of teachers who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in implementing best practices in classroom instruction.
  

• Leadership in Collaboration
  Recognizes an organization that has worked in partnership with the Collaborative for Teaching and Learning and other organizations to realize improved schools.
  

• National Leadership
  Recognizes individuals or organizations on the national level who have demonstrated outstanding leadership for improved schools through the development of effective reform models or through the promulgation of new ways of thinking about schooling.