Intel Schools of Distinction Awards Program recognizes U.S. schools that demonstrate 21st century teaching and learning environments and implement innovative programs that inspire their students to excel in math and science. The awards program is open to K-12 public, private, charter, and parochial schools in the United States, Department of Defense Dependents Schools, and Bureau of Indian Affairs schools. Eligibility is limited to accredited schools that are publicly funded and/or nonprofit. Home schools are not eligible. To be considered, schools must develop an environment and curricula that meet or exceed benchmarks put forth by national mathematics and science content standards. In order to be able to judge the impact of a school's program, program judges will need to review at least three years of results data. Visit http://www.intel.com/education/site_support/contactus.htm?iid=ed_nav+contact for information on Intel Education programs. The deadline to apply is Feb. 17, 2010.

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