How Get in the Golden Apple Awards
The Golden Apple Award began in 1986 as a way to pay tribute to an exceptional teacher. Annually, 10 teachers from the Chicago area are selected as recipients of the award and receive a variety of prizes including a paid sabbatical, a semester at Northwestern University, $3,000 and the addition of their names to the list of Golden Apple Award recipients, according to GoldenApple.org. The award was founded by Martin J. Koldyke as a way to recognize teachers for their hard work and dedication.
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Teach grades four through eight full time in a Chicago area school, specifically in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake and Will counties.
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Agree to teach for at least another two years in the specified counties after receiving the award.
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Receive a nomination from someone who believes you deserve the award.
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Complete the Golden Apple application, which includes essay answers to a variety of questions.
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Submit three letters of recommendation.
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Participate in an interview and classroom observation, if you are selected as a finalist.
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