Please see below links:
http://www.abc3340.com/global/category.asp?c=189742&clipId=5283122&topVideoCatNo=192296&autoStart=true (To start the video clip, click on the photo of Governor Riley under the list of ‘Top Videos.’
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Presidential Awards
Dear Friends,
The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching are the Nation's highest honors for teachers of mathematics and science. The Awards recognize outstanding K-12 teachers for their contributions in the classroom and to their profession. If you know great teachers, nominate them to join this prestigious network of education professionals!
Who is eligible? Your nominee must:
- Teach mathematics or science at the 7-12 grade level at a public or private school
- Hold at least a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Be a full-time employee of the school or school district as determined by state and district policies, and teach K-12 students at least 50% of the time
- Have at least 5 years of full-time, K-12 mathematics or science teaching experience prior to the 2010-2011 academic school year
- Teach in one of the 50 states or the four
- Be a
- Not have received the PAEMST award at the national level in any prior competition or category.
I know there are a lot of outstanding teachers in Alabama and Georgia
Please take some time to consider one of your colleagues.
All information and How-To Nominate can be found at http://www.paemst.org.
Thank you!
Ned
Friday, November 12, 2010
Monday, November 8, 2010
News from Texas Instruments -- ACTM Grants
1. NCTM APP. The eagerly anticipated NCTM iPhone app is now available! Apple has approved the app, which can be downloaded free from the iTunes Store. The NCTM app gives iPhone users easy, efficient access to timely NCTM information—from new publications releases and best sellers to the latest information on upcoming conferences and professional development opportunities. Users can be up-to-the-minute on NCTM activities, teaching tips, and classroom resources. The new app also includes Facebook updates and special NCTM announcements and offers. Did you know that the touch screen technology comes from Texas Instruments?
2. ACTM Teacher Grants. As a service to its members, the Alabama Council of Teachers of Mathematics is opening a mini-grant competition for grades K-12 members. The purpose of these grants is to assist teachers in developing classroom projects to motivate and increase the achievement of their students in mathematics. Only ACTM members in good standing (current year dues have been paid) are eligible to apply. The ACTM will award up to 8 mini-grants valued at $250-$500 each for the 2010-11school year. Funds must be spent on items for classroom instructional use in mathematics. They may not be used for teacher travel to conferences. Please visit http://alabamamath.org/ for complete details and how to apply!
3. T^3 Regional Conference. The registration is now open for the 2011 Texas Instruments T3 (Teachers Teaching with Technology) Regional STEM Conference. This promises to be one of the most engaging professional learning events you have attended. There will be presentations appropriate for all grade levels Elementary through College in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
Registration is only $48 and meals are included in your registration fee!
Please visit http://tinyurl.com/t3georgia2011 to register!
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