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RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Four South Dakota teachers are among 213 nationwide being recognized by the Obama administration for their efforts in teaching math and sciences.
The White House on Monday announced this year's winners of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
The South Dakota educators receiving the honor are Roby Johnson, science teacher at Holgate Middle School in Aberdeen; Jennifer Fowler, science teacher at South Middle School in Rapid City; and Crystal McMachen and Bjorg Remmers-Seymour, math and science teachers respectively at Rapid City's East Middle School.
Winners represent all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Territories and the Defense Department Education Activity schools.
Winners get a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation to be used at their discretion. They will be honored in Washington Sept. 8.
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