Apply for a Grant to Enrich your Personal and Professional Growth.
Fund for Teachers awards fellowships for self-designed professional growth to teachers who recognize the value of inquiry, the power of knowledge and their ability to make a difference. To date, 3,500 of America’s top teachers have embarked on summer odysseys that transform learning for themselves, their students and their school communities.
The 2010 grant cycle opens on October 1. Teachers may apply at www.fundforteachers.org. Geographical boundaries and subject areas are limitless as Fund for Teachers invites educators to dream big and submit proposals detailing their life- and career-changing plans. The deadline for submitting application is January 29th, 2010.
The Power of Project Learning with ThinkQuest
ThinkQuest is a free online learning platform that extends the benefits of project learning to classrooms globally.In project learning, students discover the meaning of what they learn by working together to solve complex, real-world problems. Along the way, they develop critical skills for work and life in the 21st century.
How project learning supports 21st century skills development
How teachers are using ThinkQuest to support classroom projects
Extended Free Trial from BrainPOP!
BrainPOP is proud to be part of the WAT community! To celebrate our presence here, we’re offering all members an extended free trial: for 30 days, explore all that BrainPOP Jr. (K-3), BrainPOP, and BrainPOP Español have to offer. Sign up today!
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If you will be in Austin this weekend, we hope you will set aside time to join us for a TweetUp, sponsored by WeAreTeachers and Dell. Come kick your weekend off with complimentary drinks, snacks and a chance to make new connections and meet your ” tweeps” in real life amidst breathtaking panoramic views of beautiful Austin, TX.
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Friday, March [...]
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Did you know that disorganization is ranked as one of the top reasons that students fail? Finding the best strategies to keep your students organized is a cornerstone in creating a successful learning environment. This month we are teaming up with School Specialty Planning & Student Development, the leading providers of student planners, to offer [...]
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