Teachers with successful strategies for increasing student achievement are encouraged to apply for Teaching Ambassador Fellowship positions with the U.S. Department of Education. Teachers are chosen based upon their record of leadership, impact on student achievement and potential for contribution to the Department and the field. The program offers two tracks: Classroom and Washington Fellows. Classroom Fellows serve their regular teaching contracts with their districts and are paid to perform additional fellowship duties for the Department of Education. Washington Fellows serve as full-time federal employees in Washington, D.C., from the summer of 2010 through June 2011. If you have questions about the fellowship, please e-mail your inquiries to TeacherFellowship@ed.gov or call 800/USA-Learn.