Bestselling Author Doug Lemov Releases 'Teach Like a Champion 2.0: 62 Techniques that Put Students on the Path to College'
by Christina Mancuso - January 21, 2015 Author Doug Lemov is back with revised and updated techniques for teachers in his new book Teach Like a Champion 2.0: 62 Techniques that Put Students on the Path to College (Jossey-Bass, a Wiley brand; January 2015), whose first edition helped nearly one million teachers become classroom champions....
Barbara Miles Pens MS. THANG GOES BACK TO SCHOOL
by Christina Mancuso - May 24, 2016 Most people remember what it was like to be in school, but how shocking would they find the challenges confronting teachers in today's classrooms?...
Trenton Goble Launches New Education Book
by Christina Mancuso - January 21, 2016 Veteran educator Trenton Goble today announced the release of his book Reclaiming the Classroom: How America's Teachers Lost Control of Education and How They Can Get It Back....
'PASSING THE PALETTE' Exhibition to Showcase Young Artists at MCCC Gallery, 11/16-12/8
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2015 The latest art exhibit coming to the Mercer County Community College (MCCC) Gallery shows that artistic expression can be a beautiful thing at any age. 'Passing the Palette: Arts Educators and Their Students' showcases the generation of artists who are still in high school or are recent graduates, a...
New Novel on 2012 Chicago Teachers Strike Sparks Controversy
by Christina Mancuso - August 18, 2015 In the three weeks since the release of The Teacher's Strike, a plucky new book by debut novelist Gabby Matthews about the massive 8-day Chicago teachers work strike in 2012, everyone from government officials to journalists to Union members and leaders have all chimed in on the title....
Kristen Bell, Stephen Colbert & Many More Set for THINK IT UP Live Television Broadcast Tonight
by TV News Desk - September 11, 2015 The Entertainment Industry Foundation announced today that a live, one-hour special for its 'Think It Up' education initiative will be telecast on all four U.S. broadcast networks tonight, September 11....
Kennedy Center Names 2015 Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Award Winners
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2015 The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced the 2015 winners of Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards -- a series of annual grants which recognize American teachers by spotlighting their extraordinary impact on the lives of students. Thirteen teachers were sel...
Learn More About Black Swan State Theatre Company's Education Programme Next Week
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2015 Black Swan State Theatre Company launched their 25th Anniversary season last month featuring three world premieres, five new Australian plays, three WA premieres, two co-productions, a French classic, a modern German classic, a glittering multi-award winning American play and three Malcolm Robertson...
Nominations for The Heart of Education Awards to open this Sunday
by Tyler Peterson - October 07, 2015 The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, known as The Heart of the Arts in Southern Nevada, along with The Rogers Foundation, created to transform lives through arts and education, are proud to shine a spotlight on deserving teachers in Clark County School District (CCSD) and will begin accepting n...
Kennedy Center Names 2015 Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Award Winners
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2015 The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced the 2015 winners of Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards -- a series of annual grants which recognize American teachers by spotlighting their extraordinary impact on the lives of students. Thirteen teachers were sel...
Museum of Science, Boston Commits $200K to Create Scholarships for Elementary Teachers in STEM Professional Development
by Christina Mancuso - November 16, 2015 The Museum of Science, Boston today announced a new initiative to bring high-quality professional development to elementary teachers at high-needs schools nationwide. The Museum is investing $200,000 to create a scholarship program that will help elementary teachers integrate engineering in their cl...
John Shufeldt Shares OUTLIERS IN EDUCATION
by Christina Mancuso - April 04, 2016 Outliers Publishing announced the student teacher book titled Outliers in Education with exclusive interviews from six seasoned educators, is now available for sale in paperback and eBook formats. These accomplished individuals offer advice and 'real talk', including professional accomplishments and...
NSW Primary School Teachers Set for TunED Up Program with the Sydney Symphony
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2015 Fifty primary school teachers, hailing primarily from public schools in regional NSW and Western Sydney, will travel to Sydney this month to participate in the Sydney Symphony Orchestra's highly successful TunED Up teacher-training program. The SSO doubled its intake of teachers this year following ...
Dr. Dylan Wiliam Publishes Leadership Book
by Christina Mancuso - February 08, 2016 Learning Sciences International has released Leadership for Teacher Learning, by formative assessment expert Dr. Dylan Wiliam, author of the company's current bestseller, Embedding Formative Assessment, and a wide array of other resources and instructional guides....
TOOLS FOR CONQUERING THE COMMON CORE Wins a 2016 Learning Magazine Teachers' Choice Award
by Christina Mancuso - January 21, 2016 Tools for Conquering the Common Core, by Dr. Harvey Silver and Dr. Abigail L. Boutz, wins Learning Magazine's prestigious Teachers' Choice Award for 2016. These awards recognize outstanding products for today's teachers. Winners are selected after being reviewed by a panel of practicing educators wh...
Marco's Pizza Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week
by Marina Kennedy - May 02, 2016 Everyone can remember a teacher who made a difference in his or her life.During National Teacher Appreciation Week, May 2-6, you can recognize your favorite teacher by posting a message to #ThankATeacher. Marco's Pizza is encouraging its customers to do the same, and is also distributing 250,000...
Teaching Theatrical Institute 2015
by Roundabout Theatre Company - August 26, 2015 Teachers and Arts Educators converged at our annual Theatrical Teaching Institute (TTI) last week - a six-day professional development opportunity. Participants experienced, practiced, and then demonstrated Roundabout's Theatrical Teaching Framework as they created lesson plans they will take into t...
Matthew Macaluso Pens APULL YOUR HEAD OUT OF YOUR ASSUMPTIONS
by Christina Mancuso - January 07, 2016 Matthew J. Macaluso, a husband, father, high school history and social studies teacher, college supervising practitioner, pilot, researcher, devoted writer and author, has completed his new book 'Pull Your Head Out Of Your Assumptions: What Teachers Know About Teaching': a gripping and potent work o...
OSF Receives 'Shakespeare in American Communities' Grant
by Tyler Peterson - June 17, 2015 The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) is one of 40 nonprofit, professional theatre companies chosen to participate in the 2015-16 Shakespeare in American Communities program. OSF will receive a $25,000 grant award from Arts Midwest, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, in support...
New NSTA Book is Released
by Christina Mancuso - March 25, 2015 Elementary school teachers can make the most of children's irrepressible urge to ask questions with the help of an innovative pedagogical picture book. The Power of Questioning: Guiding Student Investigations is a new NSTA Press book that will help teachers teach and learn science when students ask ...
Shmoop Releases PBIS Resources
by Christina Mancuso - September 29, 2015 Everyone's a critic-especially when it comes to education. When's the last time there was a consensus about standardized testing, charter schools, or that pesky little controversy we know as Common Core? But there's one thing everyone can agree on: educators should expect certain behavioral conducts...
Kennedy Center Names 2015 Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Award Winners
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2015 The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced the 2015 winners of Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards -- a series of annual grants which recognize American teachers by spotlighting their extraordinary impact on the lives of students. Thirteen teachers were sel...
LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL's Annual 'Top Teacher Week' Returns in May
by Tyler Peterson - March 03, 2015 announced “LIVE's” sixth annual “Top Teacher Week,” which recognizes standout educators from across the nation. From May 4-8, 2015, “LIVE” will honor teachers who go above and beyond for their schools, communities and students....
Kennedy Center Names 2015 Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Award Winners
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2015 The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced the 2015 winners of Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards -- a series of annual grants which recognize American teachers by spotlighting their extraordinary impact on the lives of students. Thirteen teachers were sel...
STAGE TUBE: Tony Winner Sutton Foster on How Theatre Educators Impacted Her Career
by Tyler Peterson - March 30, 2015 The deadline to submit teachers for the inaugural Tony Awards and Carnegie Mellon University Excellence in Theatre Education Award is tomorrow, March 31. Just in time for final submissions, Tony Award winner and Carnegie Mellon University alumna Sutton Foster shares how her teachers have influenced ... |