Education Week ranked Idaho 48th in K-12 education. Most of us might think, “it’s not my school, it’s not my kids. Not my future.” This new online video is part of a fact-based public service campaign entitled Don’t Fail Idaho. Sponsored by the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation, this campaign seeks to raise awareness about Idaho’s education challenges and provoke conversations about Idaho’s future. The campaign will do this by informing, educating, and being a catalyst for inspiring change—engaging a diverse and robust debate in a spirit of innovation and collaboration. Read More...
Many returning soldiers are struggling to find employment but the program Troops to Teachers offers a chance for a rewarding career that utilities leadership skills and perseverance.
New program gives vets jobs, makes schools safer
New Department of Defense initiative Troops to Teachers is quickly becoming a win-win program for veterans and schools, as qualified service members get trained as teachers and create a safer environment for public schools. NBC’s Craig Melvin reports. Read More...
From the outbox of Meyer’s inbox:
No one becomes a teacher for the potential of prizes. But when a dedicated educator is awarded special recognition it’s great to share the news. The latest recipient is a special ed teacher working at the Wayland Middle School in Brooklyn. Mr. Reddington is headed to Disney World for his efforts of working with students with special needs. Here’s hoping it will be a trip full of wonderful memories. If you know of a special teacher who has received recognition let us know. We’re happy to spread the good word!
Special Education Teacher Wins ‘Trip of a Lifetime’ Award
By Brooklyn Lowery
He didn’t win the Super Bowl, but Robert Reddington is going to Disney World. Reddington, a 21-year veteran special education teacher at Wayland Middle School, is the 2013 recipient of the Mary L. Johnson Travelship Award. Read More...
