Educator Recognition We, at RIDE, believe it is our role to elevate excellence in education across the state. As the profession continues to grow in complexity and demand, RIDE encourages, cultivates, and rewards professional excellence within and beyond the classroom, and into school communities, through the educator recognition program. RIDE coordinates the selection and recognition of several award programs of which the Educator Recognition is comprised. The links below contain more information about these awards and profiles of current and past winners: Teacher of the Year District Teacher of the Year Association Awards Milken Awards Presidential Awards (PAEMST)