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The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE, pronounced AY-shee) [2] [3] is a 501(c)(3) association of higher education institutions headquartered in Philadelphia. The association aims to improve sustainable practices in higher education by advocacy of sustainable innovation.
This list of education awards is an index to articles about notable awards in the field of education. These are faculty awards and teacher awards, and awards given to educational institutions, as opposed to awards given to students. The list also excludes science communication awards, which are covered by a separate list.
The Global Teacher Prize is an annual US$1 million award by the Varkey Foundation to a teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to the profession. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Nominations of teachers who meet specific criteria are open to the worldwide public, and teachers can also nominate themselves. [ 4 ]
The National German Sustainability Award: Cabinet of Germany: Cities, companies and individuals promoting the idea of a sustainable society [65] Monaco: Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation Awards: Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation: Exemplary action in favour of the environment and the protection of the planet [66] Netherlands: Order of ...
The UNESCO-Japan Prize on Education for Sustainable Development; UNESCO/Bilbao Prize for the Promotion of a Culture of Human Rights; UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy; UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize; UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize; UNESCO Nadezhda K. Krupskaya literacy prize; UNESCO Niels Bohr Medal; UNESCO Prize for Girls' and ...
When the Foundation for Environmental Education became global in 2001, countries outside of Europe began joining the Eco-Schools programme as well. South Africa was the first country to do so. In 2003 Eco-Schools was identified by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) as a model initiative for Education for Sustainable Development. [4]
The criteria for the selection of outstanding elementary and secondary school teachers, principals and other education professionals as Milken Educators include all of the following: "Exceptional educational talent as evidenced by effective instructional practices and student learning results in the classroom and school;
The Right Livelihood Award is an international award to "honour and support those offering practical and exemplary answers to the most urgent challenges facing us today." [ 1 ] The prize was established in 1980 by German -Swedish philanthropist Jakob von Uexküll , and is presented annually in early December. [ 2 ]