FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                
April 3, 2009

Have a Favorite Teacher? National Coalition for Public School Options Announces American Pioneer of Teaching Award

Enter Now at www.PublicSchoolOptions.org/americanpioneer

PublicSchoolOptions.org - Today, the National Coalition of Public School Options launched its American Pioneer of Teaching Award, to recognize top performing elementary and secondary teachers throughout the nation in public charter schools, magnet schools, virtual and online schools.  Entries are being accepted now at www.publicschooloptions.org/americanpioneer, until April 17.  The awards will be announced on http://www.publicschooloptions.org/ on May 4. 

"Too often, teachers aren't recognized for the great work and dedication they exhibit day-in-day-out in the classroom and in their schools," said Lori Cooney, president, National Coalition for Public School Options.  "The American Pioneer of Teaching Award will highlight those individuals and their work in schools of choice among their peers, in their states and on a national stage." 

About NCPSO

The National Coalition for Public School Options is an alliance of parents that supports and defends parents' rights to access the best public school options for their children. The Coalition supports the creation of public school options, including charter schools, online schools, magnet schools, open enrollment policies and other innovative education programs. Additionally, we advocate for free and equal access without restrictions to these public schools for all children.

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