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November 18, 2009

Lugar, state superintendent launch education award

Anonymous The Tribune Star Wed Nov 18, 2009, 06:12 PM EST

INDIANAPOLIS — U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar and Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett recently launched the Lugar Education Patriot Award.

“Many teachers, schools and school districts are taking innovative steps and helping their students to excel despite the odds,” Lugar said. “It is important that we take the time to celebrate those achievements.”

“We can’t do enough to honor excellence in educating Indiana’s students,” Bennett said. “I’m proud to join Senator Lugar in kicking off this prestigious award that targets some of our most remarkable educators and school leaders — those whose students make marked gains in academic achievement.”

During a visit to Renaissance School, part of the Metropolitan School District of Warren Township, Lugar and Bennett announced the Lugar Education Patriot Award. Through the award, Lugar and Bennett will honor a school, school corporation, or education leader who has demonstrated leadership and initiative in improving the academic achievement and career preparation of Indiana students.

Specifically, selected applicants should illustrate the challenges faced within the district or school, share details of action steps taken to address those challenges, and demonstrate through data, a positive result.

Awardees will have their profiles posted on Lugar’s and the Indiana Department of Education’s Web sites and receive certificates designating them a “Lugar Education Patriot” along with letters of congratulations. They also will be considered for future visits from Lugar and Bennett.

Applications should be limited to four pages and submitted to patriot@doe.in.gov.

Questions can be directed to Georgiana Reynal in Lugar’s office at (317) 226-5555 or Matt Kirby at the Department of Education at (317) 234-6791. More information on the award is available at lugar.senate.gov/education/patriot.

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