Calling all K-12 Cybersecurity Educators! Apply for our inaugural Educator Awards to be held at our Cyber Education Discovery Forum (CEDF) June 20-22, 2022, in Washington D.C. The awards will honor educators deeply engaged in advancing cybersecurity literacy among the K-12 student population.

The need for cybersecurity educators has never been more urgent, as the nation faces a shortage of over 597,000 professionals. The educators preparing and educating these students for futures in the cybersecurity workforce deserve to be recognized. Educators have a key role to play in building up the future cybersecurity workforce, which is not only vital to our economy, but also the nation’s overall security defense and cyber posture.

CYBER.ORG’s goal is to create equitable cybersecurity education for every student nationwide. We have spent the last ten years building K-12 cybersecurity education programming that aligns with the curriculum standards in over 25 states and counting.

For all students to become cyber literate, we recognize cybersecurity education needs more than a "one size fits all” approach.  It takes unique, creative methods to teach our students the value of diversifying their education. Here at CYBER.ORG, we value and celebrate these innovative teaching techniques and look forward to celebrating them at the CEDF.

K-12 educators are the backbone when it comes to cybersecurity. By applying for this year’s Educator Awards, teachers will get additional visibility for their teaching approach, their schools and their professional development journey. These teachers play an essential role in empowering students to learn cybersecurity concepts in the classroom.

Have you kickstarted a new cybersecurity curriculum in your classroom this year? Do you know a teacher who has started their journey into cybersecurity education? Help us celebrate visionary educators by sharing this award opportunity with a colleague or applying for the honor yourself.

Applicants will be asked how they are advancing K-12 cybersecurity education, including:

• Experience in teaching cybersecurity education and impact in teaching underrepresented student populations.
• Greatest contributions to cybersecurity education.
• Knowledge and advocacy in cybersecurity education as it relates to professional development and professional affiliation(s)
• Efforts to collaborate and expand the reach of cybersecurity education in their school.

CYBER.ORG will choose four finalists, all of whom will teach a master class on a successful cybersecurity lesson, at the Cyber Education Discovery Forum, June 20-22, 2022, at The Westin Alexandria Old Town. Finalist will receive paid airfare, a 3-night hotel stay and complementary registration to the CEDF as well as a technology package and honorary award.