Podcast to Follow
There are few things in life as enjoyable as a good podcast. Below are some of my favorites as well as some that I have been featured on.
Hear me chat all things education with the wonderful Drew Perkins discussing the landscape of false binaries being pushed about the science of reading, science of learning, and culture war issues.
Thought Stretchers
A chat with educators Dr. Tim Slecker and Dr. Johnny Lupinacci on state testing, banned books and AI.
Busted Ed
Busted Ed
Professional Development - Custom Made!
Ten years of teaching has given me more opportunities than I ever could have imagined. A historical journey through the thirteen colonies, a month teaching in India, a summer spent in Africa volunteering along side marine biologist before taking off on a safari- all funded by grants.
Really though.
Things to look into asap:
At one point I had blogs documenting my travels but I cannot for the life of me find them! Until I do, I will post some resources I use in class related to my travels abroad.
Really though.
Things to look into asap:
- Fund For Teachers - Create your own professional development adventure!
- Little Kids Rock - Music program , teacher PD and instruments
- Gilder Lehrman Teacher Seminars - History related professional development at top universities in the US and abroa
- The NEA Foundation educator grants and fellowships Grants may fund professional development experiences, such as summer institutes or action research, equity-driven initiatives, mentoring experiences, lesson study, or experiential learning among students.
- Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program: This grant is a unique professional development opportunity for K-12 teachers who have at least five years of experience teaching in STEM subjects.
- McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation teacher development grants The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation provides grants for individual teachers or small teams working in K-12 education.
- DonorsChoose.org While not a traditional grant, DonorsChoose.org provides a viable means of securing funds for your classroom.
- The NEA Foundation student success grants allows public school teachers to seek funding for programs designed to enhance the academic achievement of students. STEM grants
- AIAA Foundation Classroom Grant Program The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics is committed to advancing STEM education and offers grants of up to $500 to K-12 teachers aiming to impact student learning by integrating innovative teaching methods in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
- NWAF Sol Hirsch Education Fund Grants The National Weather Association Foundation promotes meteorology education in elementary, middle, and high schools.
- Emerging Teacher-Leaders in Elementary School Mathematics Grant External link:open_in_new (NCTM) offers this grant for math teachers in Pre-K through grades 5 who have demonstrated a commitment to strengthening their own teaching methods and applying innovative ideas within their classrooms.
At one point I had blogs documenting my travels but I cannot for the life of me find them! Until I do, I will post some resources I use in class related to my travels abroad.
Below: The Marine Research Vessel in Kenya. Funded by Fund for Teachers
