Nominations are being accepted for the Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award, which recognize nonteaching school employees and the key roles they play in keeping local schools running. Nominees may be any nonteaching school employees, including paraprofessional, clerical, transportation, food service, custodial, security, and health workers.

To submit a nomination by Sunday, Aug. 30, visit http://www.pa.gov/agencies/education/programs-and-services/educators/recruitment-and-recognition and click the arrow below "Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award."