For 37 years, Horace Mann and District 186 have been working together to recognize educators and school administrators who are making a difference.  Rachel Dyas, coordinator of public relations, media, and marketing for District 186, says anyone in the community can nominate a teacher or administrator in the Springfield public schools at sps186.org.  In addition, three educators who have been teaching for four years or less will be honored with the Rising Star Award.  Nominations close on at 4:30 p.m. on March 1st.