Award for Outstanding Physics Educators in Yakutia
The Ministry of Education and Science of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) has initiated a special award for three outstanding physics teachers in 2025. The award aims to enhance the quality of physics education in schools across the republic.
The competition is open to physics teachers employed in state and municipal educational organizations, with a minimum weekly teaching load of 18 hours and a minimum of 5 years of teaching experience. Candidates must be nominated by pedagogical councils, municipal education bodies, or public organizations.
The selection process emphasizes high achievements in the subject of physics, including preparation of winners of republican, national, and international subject Olympics. The criteria also consider the teacher's participation in seminars, conferences, and publications in the media. High academic achievements of students, results of OGE and EGE, high achievements in extracurricular activities in physics, continuous professional development, and demonstration of best pedagogical practices are also key factors in the selection process.
The winners will receive a special award of 75,000 rubles from the 'Future Generations of Yakutia' Targeted Fund. The teacher's best practices, such as sharing of best practices and conducting master classes, are also considered in the selection process.
The deadline for submitting applications is September 5, 2025. The application process does not require self-nomination; candidates must be nominated by the mentioned organizations. The application collection began on August 5, 2025.
The award ceremony is scheduled for an event dedicated to International Teachers' Day. No age limit has been specified for participants. The competition rules and criteria, along with the participant questionnaire, can be found on the Ministry of Education and Science of Yakutia's website.
For precise and updated information, it is recommended to consult the official website of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), regional educational authorities, or the physics teachers’ association in Yakutia. Official announcements or press releases published closer to the award year 2025 may provide more specific details.
The special award for outstanding physics teachers, initiated by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) in 2025, encourages science education and self-development among teachers by recognizing their high achievements in physics, effective teaching methods, and academic achievements of their students. The winners of this award will receive a special prize and have an opportunity to share their best practices during master classes.
