Nominate your outstanding 5th-8th graders to join delegations of distinguished students from across the state of Texas in the Lone Star Leadership Academy, a weeklong, TEKS-based, experiential leadership development program to Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin or Houston/Galveston during summer break. The Lone Star Leadership Academy provides opportunities for students to experience grade level curriculum during visits to historically, politically, scientifically and environmentally significant sites with a focus on leadership throughout. Participants must be in 5th-8th grade, maintain an 85 or higher average, be active in school and/or community activities and receive an educator recommendation (your nomination) based on demonstrated leadership ability. There is no limit to the number of students you may nominate as long as they meet the eligibility requirements.

Nominations may be made online at http://www.educationinaction.org/educators/nominations.php.