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Castleford Idaho Teacher Wins NWPE New Classroom Start Up Grant
posted by: Cindy Omlin | February 26, 2013, 09:30 pm   

Northwest Professional Educators (NWPE) has awarded Mr. Scott Westermann, a high school math and science teacher in Castleford Schools, with a New Classroom Start-Up Grant for $250 to purchase student kits and lab supplies for physical science classes.  Mr. Andy Wiseman, Castleford Schools Superintendent, presented the award to Mr. Westermann at a staff meeting on Monday, February 25.

 
Education Reform Too Important for Partisan Gamesmanship
posted by: Cindy Omlin | February 26, 2013, 04:42 pm   


We didn't hear much about improving education throughout the presidential race, which made last week's lavish attention on education reform especially fascinating. The President argued, "To grow our middle class, our citizens must have access to the education and training that today's jobs require." We couldn't agree more. 

 
Transforming Education in the Digital Age
posted by: Cindy Omlin | February 25, 2013, 08:28 pm   


Technology is fundamental to our global progress. The forward charge of digital resources has forever altered how we communicate with each other and how we conduct our daily lives. Students are tethered to their iPads, smartphones, and laptops, while chalkboards, textbooks, and overhead projectors have become relics of the past. As educators, we must work to ensure that our students are prepared for our current digital world and, more importantly, the days yet to come.

 
February's Professional Development Calendar Highlights
posted by: Cindy Omlin | February 23, 2013, 07:11 pm   


Looking for professional development opportunities?  Check out these highlights from our professional development calendar.  There are several national conferences coming up, so don’t forget to register and secure your spot!

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Congressional Hearing: Subcommittee Examines Advances in Education Technology
posted by: Cindy Omlin | February 15, 2013, 06:37 pm   


Yesterday, AAE staff was in attendance for the Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education Subcommittee hearing about the improvements technological innovations are making for K-12 education.

 
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