March 30, 2010
Nominate Your Favorite Teacher Today - 2010 American Pioneer of Teaching Award! Today, the National Coalition for Public School Options launched its second annual American Pioneer of Teaching Award to recognize top performing elementary and secondary teachers throughout the nation in public charter schools, magnet schools, and online schools. Entries are being accepted now at www.publicschooloptions.org/americanpioneer, until April 12. The awards will be announced on http://www.publicschooloptions.org/ on May 3. Nominate your favorite teacher today! "So many students across the country are fortunate to have great teachers, but too often these teachers aren't recognized for their great work and dedication," said Lori Cooney, president of the National Coalition for Public School Options. "Last year's American Pioneer of Teaching Award brought to the forefront hundreds of outstanding educators. We're excited to once again this year highlight those individuals and their work among their peers in their states and across the country." Check out last year's finalists! Last year's winner, Jane Ferris, is known for reenactments of historical events, she is recognized by the student who nominated her for the ability to "make history come alive." In a recent unit on the Great Depression, she fed her students an authentic 1930s soup kitchen lunch, and during a study of WWI, she created a "war zone" in her classroom to show how dangerous trench warfare really was. Do you know someone like Jane? Nominate a teacher that makes a difference in your child's education! Students, parents, administrators, and fellow teachers are welcome to nominate outstanding educators. But, nominations will only be accepted until April 12th, so nominate your favorite teacher and help spread the word today!
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