teacher nomination for $5k
Celebrate Exceptional Educators
The Teacher Freedom Alliance is proud to recognize and reward outstanding educators who embody our mission of fostering free, moral, and upright American citizens.
This year, we’re awarding $5,000 to three exceptional teachers who have made a significant impact in their schools and communities.
Nomination Criteria
Whether you’re looking to partner with us, nominate a fellow teacher for recognition, or simply stay informed, this is your starting point.
- K-12 Public-School teacher in United States
- You can nominate yourself or a colleague you think exemplifies the Teacher Freedom Alliance mission in the classroom, showing a commitment every day to develop free, moral, and upright American citizens.
- Once TFA has selected the finalists, we will open up voting to teachers: only fellow educators can vote. The teachers with the most amount of their fellow-educators’ votes will win.
Important dates
- Nomination Deadline: September 15
- Voting begins: September 15
- Voting closes: December 1
- Winners Announced: December 15
How to nominate
Complete the nomination form below.
Share a brief essay (300-500 words) describing why your nominee deserves this recognition. Include specific examples of their impact and dedication.
When Teachers Speak, We listen: Saving Public Education Together
When Teachers Speak, We listen:
Saving Public Education Together
"There is so much power in realizing you are not alone. Teachers are in the frontlines of a very dysfunctional system and society. We are the foundation and future for the direction of both. Empowering teachers will help change our society in a good way, but there are so many teachers who are afraid to speak up. Thank you for helping us find each other and educate ourselves and others!"
Dave
High School Educator and Coach
"Let teachers teach. Let parents parent. And let kids be kids.”
Manny Diaz, Jr.
Florida Education Commissioner
The Teacher Freedom Alliance is empowering and reenergizing teachers to fight for education and giving them access to information and resources they might never had gotten before."
Karin
Special Education Teacher
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