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Are you the type of history teacher that brings a glimmer of excitement to your students eyes when you say the words, “Revolutionary War”? Have you ever dressed up in historical costume in the classroom? Are fellow teachers always on the look out to see what exciting things you’re up to this week? Well then, pay attention: the Mount Vernon History Teacher of the Year Award is now open to applicants! This award is open to any history teacher that resides in Virginia, Maryland, or D.C. and would like to win a $5,000 cash prize, an all expenses-paid field trip to Mount Vernon, and an invitation to join us at the 2011 George Washington Teachers’ Institute. One runner-up will receive an all expenses-paid field trips to Mount Vernon. More information on applying can be found on our website. Applications are due May 21st.

If you are an exceptional history teacher who would like a $5,000 cash award, free field trip to Mount Vernon, and an invitation to stay for a week on the grounds of Mount Vernon for the 2010 Teachers’ Institute, then you are in luck! The application deadline for the Mount Vernon History Teacher of the Year award has been extended to May 29th. Applicants must live in Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, D.C. Two runner-ups will receive a $500 cash award and an all-expenses-paid field trip to Mount Vernon. For information on how to apply, please see our website.

Magnificent and Motivating Teachers: This is just a friendly reminder that Mount Vernon is about to conclude the search for our 2008 History Teacher of the Year. We welcome applications from the best teachers in our “neighborhood” of the greater Washington, DC, metropolitan area. Only two weeks remain until the application deadline of May 21, 2008!

For information about how to apply, please consult our earlier posting. Good luck, and a proud Huzzah! in advance to the worthy winner!