Superintendent's Award
Recognizing Excellence in Museum Education
The Superintendent’s Award for Excellence in Museum Education competition recognizes the outstanding achievements in California museum programs that serve K-12 students and/or educators. The competition is the joint project of the sponsors, the California Association of Museums (CAM) and the California Department of Education (CDE). Since 2012, the competition has recognized 66 programs, presented by a diverse range of institutions that demonstrate the vibrant contributions museums make to California’s K-12 educational system. In 2023, CAM and the CDE recognized 6 outstanding programs that took place in 2022.
Submissions will be open from April 24 - June 7, 2024 to submit programs that took place in 2023. The education program must have served K-12 students and/or educators between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023. Projects that have incorporated Proposition 28 funding and/or are rooted in community partnerships are especially encouraged to apply.
Award Instructions
Scoring Rubric
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