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The Cleve Penberthy Excellence in Innovation Award, presented by the Alliance for Innovative Educational Redesign (AIER), is one of the organization’s highest honors. It recognizes outstanding leaders in education who exemplify innovation, creativity, and a deep commitment to transforming learning for young people. Named in honor of Cleve Penberthy, a visionary whose forward-thinking ideas helped redefine what education can be, the award celebrates those who challenge convention and design bold new pathways for future generations.

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This honor may be awarded to an individual, group, class, school, district, or organization that demonstrates exceptional contributions to innovative educational practice.