The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education recognizes distinguished teachers and principals throughout the Commonwealth through DESE's Distinguished Educator Recognition Program. Now more than ever, we want to hear about the local heroes who are serving the students in your school or district. The Department may consider these educators for advisory boards and task forces.
This year, we are gathering information about distinguished kindergarten through fifth-grade educators in Massachusetts. We invite you to recommend distinguished, early- to mid-career elementary classroom teachers, specialists, and/or principals who have demonstrated all of the following:
We look forward to hearing about the distinguished educators in your school and district! Please submit your recommendation by Friday, April 1.
Please direct any questions about the Distinguished Educator Recognition Program to educatorrecognition@doe.mass.edu .
Last Updated: February 16, 2022
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