The President's Education Awards Program (PEAP)

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education and in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).

About the Program

Since 1983, the President’s Education Awards Program has honored graduating elementary, middle, and high school students for their achievement and hard work. The program has provided individual recognition to those students whose outstanding efforts have enabled them to meet challenging standards of excellence.

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