National Teach Foundation

01/02/2018

Happy New Year! May your 2018 be exciting and inspiring!

11/23/2017

Thankful for the love and passion of educators everywhere! Happy Thanksgiving!

09/02/2017

Many teachers and students lost everything
here's how you can help.

Teachers of Tomorrow is matching potential donors with teachers in need - either for their classrooms or their students.

Click on the link and you will be matched with a teacher in need (you can register to receive donations for your classroom or to give to a classroom in need):
https://www.teachersoftomorrow.org/texas-teachers-adopt-texas-classroom

Please spread the word!

In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, together we can help teachers and students get back to school with donations. Click here to adopt a classroom.

07/24/2017

We use fraction equivalency towers in several of our math workshops. This is a super way (fun and affordable) to implement in your classrooms!

Make teaching fractions fun with this pool noodle lesson! It's a great way to keep your elementary math students' interest afloat.

05/31/2017

THREE Summer Workshops in Illinois! SAT Suite of Assessments - Math Answers DO Matter! Scott Miller will be in Hoffman Estates on June 20, Rockford on July 18, and Springfield on August 1 - visit the Events page on our website
(nationalteachfoundation.org) or check out the Events here on Facebook!

02/08/2017

You can still mobilize. You still have so much power to make a difference in your state, city, district, school, and classroom. Be passionate about your constituents sitting in classroom chairs!

The Senate confirmed Betsy DeVos as as education secretary Tuesday, but not without significant political division and an outpouring of public opposition. Audie Cornish talks with Lisa Desjardins about the confirmation battle that DeVos faced, then discusses what her confirmation means for policymak...

01/22/2017

Contact your representatives (use the NEA link) and urge them to oppose the DeVos nomination (http://edadvocacy.nea.org)

You haven’t ever attended or sent your children to a public school, yet you seem to have some pretty strong opinions about them.

12/01/2016

The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) co-sponsor the Research Science Institute (RSI) and are looking for talented 11th Grade or equivalent STEM Students! Do you have an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics and a desire to complete a research program with other very talented young scholars?

Apply to the (RSI) program to be held on the MIT campus June 25 - August 5, 2017. RSI is free of cost to students except for travel to and from MIT. Visit the CEE website for RSI application materials. See application information at: http://www.cee.org/apply-rsi

Please contact Maite Ballestero, Executive Vice President, Programs & Administration, [email protected] If you have questions. Visit CEE on Facebook - look for Center for Excellence in Education, or Follow CEE1983 on Twitter!

11/29/2016

Today is . After we have given thanks, gone crazy on , clicked away on , it's time to celebrate all the good happening in the world. Today is about helping others with a monetary contribution, by volunteering, and by donating needed items, or by doing something - anything to help further the work of charitable organizations that make our world a better place. The Giving Tuesday website has global, national and local resources for you! https://www.givingtuesday.org/

11/17/2016

Thanksgiving lessons for grades 3-9 on FrontRow: https://classroom.frontrowed.com/ /articles/7d865a68-716c-4e36-8dff-0bbd9dcae2ce
Most Americans know Thanksgiving as an autumn holiday at the end of November meant for giving thanks and eating turkey. However, modern Thanksgiving has evolved significantly since the holiday first began.
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11/07/2016

FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL and JUNIOR HIGH MATH TEACHERS: Join us on December 2 at Lowell Middle School for another engaging and activity-packed session with Sharon Rak. Register at nationalteachfoundation.org on the Events page or click below.

Algebra and Functions (Grades 6-8) – December 2, 2016
Focus on integrating the 8 Mathematical Process Standards and coherence connections between Algebra, Data Analysis, Statistics, Probability and Number Sense. Instructional strategies and resources to build a balance of rigor across grades. Emphasis on representing and solving real-world problems through linear data. This workshop will be held at Lowell Middle School in Lowell, IN. Registration Fee: $145. Register here: http://bit.ly/2flBsh7

This workshop will be held from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (registration begins at 8:15 am) at Lowell Middle School in Lowell, IN. Lunch will be provided. Additional details will be sent to registered participants prior to the session. Registration Fee: The registration fee includes the workshop, instructio...

11/07/2016

FOR ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH TEACHERS: Join us on November 29th at Hobart High School for another engaging and activity-packed session with Sharon Rak. Register at nationalteachfoundation.org on the Events page or click below.

Algebraic Thinking and Data Analysis (Grades 3-5) – November 29, 2016
Focus on integrating the 8 Mathematical Process Standards and coherence connections between Algebra and Data Analysis. Instructional strategies and resources to build a balance of rigor across grades. This workshop will be held at Hobart High School in Hobart, IN. Registration Fee: $145. Register here: http://bit.ly/2e5Qag1

This workshop will be held from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (registration begins at 8:15 am) at Hobart High School in Hobart, IN. Lunch will be provided. Additional details will be sent to registered participants prior to the session. Registration Fee: The registration fee includes the workshop, instructiona...