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"It comes down to, are you solving a problem that has an inherent value to it?" she said. "The solutions that are providing great value will naturally rise to the top and will probably be profitable as a result. The other ones will probably cease to exist."
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SUE LEHMANN AWARD
This award has been around for over a decade. It is used to celebrate the achievements of our highest performing second year teachers, and it is also used to capture the work that they accomplished with their students so that others can learn from them in the future. Applications for the award are due by Monday January 13th. All applications must include the following. Do you have an idea to make Baltimore better?
Ignite Baltimore is making four Ignition Grants, of up to $2,500 each, available to support new, innovative projects that aim to make Baltimore a better place to live and work. Click below to learn more and apply! MSDE will be hosting a series of public forums next month for teachers focused on the new Common Core Curriculum in Maryland.
Check out this article in The Baltimore Sun that features KIPP-Baltimore, and describes the unique partnership between the University of Maryland and the KIPP schools.
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARCH ON WASHINGTON
On August 28, 2013 citizens from across this country will converge upon our nation’s capital to commemorate and celebrate the historic March On Washington which occurred 50 years ago on August 28, 1963 Join Loyola University and the Baltimore Curriculum Project for a Leading Minds forum on September 26th where a panel of experts will discuss "Ready to Teach: Preparing New Teachers for the Classroom." Learn more about it and register here.
At this summer's 1st Annual Alumni Educators and Awards Conference, co-CEO Elisa Villanueva Beard's opening remarks discussed the "status quo" and how some are "Fighting the Wrong Enemy."
Film Screening and Conversation with John Hunter and Chris Farina
Thursday, October 3, 7 p.m., Central Library, Wheeler Auditorium Based on the book, World Peace and Other 4th-Grade Achievements by John Hunter, filmmaker Chris Farina tells how Hunter created the “World Peace Game” for his students in Charlottesville, Virginia. The game teaches conflict resolution and collective problem-solving and transforms students from a neighborhood public school to citizens of the world. The film reveals how a wise, loving teacher can unleash students’ full potential. After the screening, award-winning teacher John Hunter and filmmaker Chris Farina will discuss World Peace – the game, the book, the film – and take questions from the audience. Copies of the book and film will be on sale following the program. To watch the film trailer and for more information about the presenters visit: http://www.worldpeacegame.org/ Presented in partnership with Teach for America-Baltimore and Citi. The Baltimore Education Research Consortium provides informative research and statistics on Baltimore City to help inform policy and practice in our communities. Check out their research and publicized reports here and arm yourself with knowledge!
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