Know a social studies teacher? Nominate them for ‘Civic Education Teacher of the Year’ award

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of State’s second annual Civic Education Teacher of the Year award has opened its nominations.

The award will honor one outstanding teacher who has demonstrated expertise in teaching civics-related cirriculum.

Eligible nominees must be current, full-time teachers of civics, social studies, or American government in grades 8-12.

Nominations can be made by a current student, teacher colleague, or administrator.

In the previous year, the RI Department of State received 18 nominations.

Last years winner was John Healy, of E-Cubed Academy, a Providence Public Schools teacher of 29 years.

Nominations can be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on April 19, 2024 online at www.sos.ri.gov/teacheraward.

For more information on the awards, visit the Department of State’s website.