The Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Education, is today announcing the opening of nominations for the fourth annual Premier’s Award for Teaching Innovation and the Minister of Education’s Award for Compassion in Teaching.
The Premier’s Award for Teaching Innovation recognizes primary, elementary or secondary teachers in all disciplines who have demonstrated innovation in instruction and a commitment to preparing their students for future success.
The Minister of Education’s Award for Compassion in Teaching recognizes inspirational and compassionate teachers at the primary, elementary or secondary level who have gone above and beyond to support the social, emotional and mental health of their students, colleagues or school community as a whole.
These awards recognize teaching excellence in areas that are meaningful and impactful for K-12 students in Newfoundland and Labrador. Information on the awards is available here and the deadline for submissions is April 19, 2024.
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“Educators in this province continue to demonstrate exceptional skills in teaching, innovation, and compassion. It is an honour and a pleasure to offer this opportunity for teachers to be recognized in such a prestigious manner, and to celebrate them alongside their school community for their outstanding work to support students’ educational experience.”
Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
“The Teaching Awards are just one way that our government aims to recognize the important contribution that teachers and educators make each day. I encourage students, teachers, colleagues and administrators to nominate an exceptional teacher in their school or community.”
Honourable Krista Lynn Howell
Minister of Education
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