Secretary DeVos opened nominations for the Presidential Award Second Annual Education Cybersecurity November 9, 2020 Contact: Press Office, (202) 401-1576, press@ed.gov
WASHINGTON - secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today announced the call for nominations for the Presidential Education Award cybersecurity, which honors two educators K-12 education excellence in cybersecurity.
Now in its second year, the Presidential cybersecurity education award is presented annually to an educator elementary and secondary educator who instill in their students the skills, knowledge and passion for cybersecurity.
"talented educators at all grade levels are shaping the future of the workforce cyber security of our country," said Secretary of DeVos. "I look forward to recognize two outstanding educators who are successfully developing the skills of their students and supporting them on a path to meaningful careers in cyber security."
The winners embody the experience and dedication of educators who are critical to strengthening the workforce cybersecurity of the nation. A candidate need not work exclusively on cybersecurity education; any educator whose subject includes cybersecurity is welcome to apply. Recipients of this honor receive recognition from the President of the United States and Secretary of State for Education, public recognition as a leader in the field of cyber education and professional development opportunities.
Established in May 2, 2019, by Decree of the President Donald J. Trump Task Force cybersecurity US, this award was created by the Department of Education US in consultation with the Assistant to the President for National Security and Counterterrorism at the National Security Council and the National Science Foundation.
the winners from the 2019-2020 school year are Donna Woods Canyon Springs High School in Moreno Valley, California, and Kara Bear Four new town high school in New Town, North Dakota's.
The nomination period is now open and will close on 31 January 2021. Educators from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, all US territories, Department of defense Education Activity schools (DoDEA) and tribal areas are eligible to apply or be nominated. Anyone can nominate an educator for this honor, including parents, students, educators, peers and community members. They are allowed to self-nominations. For rules, terms and conditions and specific details on how to apply, visit here. Please visit the Department of Education STEM website for more information, and please send any questions about this award cyberawards@ed.gov. Executive Order information is available here
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