American Civic Education Teacher Award

At the Fourth Annual Congressional Conference on Civic Education in November 2006, Central High School civics teacher, Ms. Galelyn McElroy, was one of only three teachers to receive the first annual American Civic Education Teacher Award from the Center for Civic Education. The award, given annually at the Congressional Conference on Civic Education, is presented to teachers who demonstrate innovation and special expertise for motivating students to learn about the Constitution, Congress, and public policy.

Honored teachers travel twice, expenses paid, to
Washington, D.C., to attend special activities
in connection with ACETA.

If you are a Civics Educator, or know one deserving of the award, and would like more information you can download the 2007 application here, or visit the Center for Civic Education's website at www.civiced.org .