### Question
How is the term master teacher defined?


### Answer
The term **master teacher** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 9905* as the following:

> an individual—


(A) who has been awarded a master's or doctoral degree by an institution of higher education

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 9905*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 79-STEM-TRAINING GRANT PROGRAM**

