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Grosvenor Teacher Fellows - National Geographic Society

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The Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship (GTF) is a professional development opportunity for pre-K–12 educators made possible by a partnership between Lindblad Expeditions and the National Geographic Society.

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The NEA Foundation. 8,745 likes · 198 talking about this. The NEA Foundation works in partnership with others to promote the absolute best in public education.

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Recognizing teachers as professionals, Fund for Teachers awards self-designed professional development grants for PreK-12 grade educators.

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Polar STEAM is a National Science Foundation (NSF) funded project run by an interdisciplinary team at Oregon State University.

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The National Museum of the Pacific War, located in Fredericksburg, TX, tells the human story of World War II in the Pacific in more than 55,000 sq ft of…

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Promotes information, curriculum, intercultural dialogue, and study tour experiences relevant to contemporary Germany to specific multiplier groups such as social studies and STEM educators in North America.

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Explore the Moon with Us! An Expeditions in Science Professional Development Opportunity for Educators

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Join us for an engaging and interactive professional development session designed for educators on Saturday, July 26, 2025.

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Thank you for your patience as we figured out an alternative to holding the formerly NEH-funded K-12 Institute "Indigenous Histories of the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands."*

We're excited to share that we're holding a 3-day online teach-in July 21-23! While we won't be able to offer stipends for attendance, we can offer professional development hours.

Please see below and the attached flyer for more information, a schedule, and links for registering for each day.

We hope to see you there, and feel free to share this opportunity widely! It will be open to all K-12 teachers and interested members of the public.

Best,

Institute Co-Directors: Lauren Lefty, Darold Joseph, Eric Meeks, and Marcus Macktima

What: Teach-In! Indigenous Histories of the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands

When: July 21-23, 9am-12/12:30pm AZ MT (12-3/3:30 EST)

Where: Zoom (please register via the links on the attached flyer)

Who: All K-12 educators welcome, hosted by the Northern Arizona University History Department and Institute for Native-Serving Educators (INE)

Why: Participants will learn with Indigenous faculty and leading historians specializing in borderlands, Native American history, and culturally sustaining pedagogy. The program will empower teachers to center Indigenous histories, themes, and ways of knowing in their classrooms

*Funds for this K-12 institute were terminated by DOGE in April 2025. The project team decided to offer alternative, abridged programming in the face of these cuts, now open to all.

DATES, TIMES & REGISTRATION

Day 1: Monday, July 21, 2025

Time: 9:00am-12:00pm AZ Mountain Time

https://nau.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DhMKlZnSRUq

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Day 2: Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Time: 9:00am-12:00pm AZ Mountain Time

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Day 3: Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Time: 9:00am-12:30pm AZ Mountain Time

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Thank you to Kathleen Miranda, the Deputy Director from the Office of Naval STEM Research speaking to us DOD STEM Ambassadors today about Naval STEM opportunities for our students, teachers and greater STEM ecosystem! https://navalsteminterns.us/ @USNavyResearch #OfficeofNavalResearch

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Mt. Vernon - Professional Development Opportunities

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Mt. Vernon - Professional Development Opportunities

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Teachers can find professional development at Mt. Vernon, to include, residential programs, fellowship programs and regioanl workshops and conferences.

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Texas Instruments - Teachers Teaching with Technology

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Texas Instruments - Teachers Teaching with Technology

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Teachers Teaching with Technology™ (T ³™) professional development provides the best professional development for the appropriate use of TI educational technology in teaching and learning. Our goal is to ensure educators can continue to be creative and innovative when working with their students and colleagues.

T ³™ professional development encourages educators to implement research-based, effective teaching practices in their classroom and use technology as a tool to empower student learning. This includes strong pedagogical content knowledge and a desire to continue to grow as a reflective practitioner. Leaders in the community can assist their colleagues across the pedagogical, content and technology strands.

In light of the above, we are seeking applicants who have a desire to be a leader within the educational community and specifically in support of the goals and objectives of T ³ ™ professional development.

We are looking for those with the drive to be a reflective practitioner, teacher leader and facilitator of learning. Possible evidence to illustrate these characteristics may include:

Reflective Practitioner

Desire to be aware of current trends/issues in education.

Bachelor's degree with certification to teach in science, STEM or mathematics

Teacher Leader

Desire to work with colleagues and adult learners.

Engagement in the educational community.

Willingness to share with others at professional learning events.

Facilitator of Learning

Knowledge of current TI educational technology for presentations.

Classroom teaching experience in a field related to mathematics, science or STEM.

Awareness of current pedagogical practices and process standards.

Application Details

One of the requirements in the process of becoming a T ³™ Instructor is to complete the T ³™ TLC program. We recognize it is not always possible for educators to have access to such a program in their area. Thus, we are providing this opportunity to a select group of educators to participate, open for both mathematics and science educators.

A T ³™ TLC consists of three days in-person learning, followed by 18 two-hour online sessions (webinars) held on Thursday evenings, generally every other week.

The program is considered the equivalent of nine days of professional learning and successful applicants will receive this at no charge. Texas Instruments also will cover hotel costs and meals during the three days together.

Graduates who complete a T ³ ™ TLC will receive the following as a graduation gift:

TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator and TI-SmartView™ CE emulator software for TI-84 Plus graphing family

TI-Nspire™ CX Teacher Bundle with TI-Nspire™ CX II CAS graphing calculator and TI-Nspire™ CX Premium Teacher Software

TI-Innovator™ Hub

TI-Innovator™ Rover

Participants will be responsible for their own transportation costs during the four days of in-person learning.
The dates and location for the T³™ TLC in-person portion will be:
July 19-21 - Dallas, Texas We will begin the first day at 8:30 a.m. and finish the third day by 2 p.m. (We recommend arriving the evening before the start date. Hotel will be covered that night.)
Questions can be sent to Kevin Spry at kspry@ti.com

Application Process

Complete the online application by the deadline Monday, April 14, 2025.

Part of the application includes recording a short video on the topic of being a leader in your district.

You will also be asked to provide a link to an updated resume.

We expect there will be more applicants than spots available and apologize for being unable to accept everyone. We will send invitations to successful applicants by Monday, May 12, 2025.

Start the application process

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Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program Application Deadline

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Applications for the Albert Einstein Distinguished Fellowship Program are due November 14, 2024 at 8PM ET.

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Program Overview

The Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship (AEF) Program provides a unique opportunity for accomplished K-12 educators in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to serve in the national education arena. Fellows spend eleven months working in Federal agencies or in U.S. Congressional offices, applying their extensive knowledge and classroom experiences to national education program and/or education policy efforts. At the end of the Fellowship, educators are prepared to return home, equipped with access to a national network of education leaders and programs, a better understanding of the challenges and possibilities in STEM education, and a renewed passion for teaching, ready to make significant contributions to their schools and school districts.

Current sponsoring agencies include: the Department of Energy (DOE), the Library of Congress (LOC), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWC Carderock). The DOE sponsors up to five placements in congressional offices.

The Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Act (Fellowship Act Public Law 103-382, Improving America's Schools Act of 1994) was signed into law in November 1994 and gives the DOE the responsibility for managing the program. The DOE Office of Science's Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) manages this program for DOE in collaboration with the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) and other partners.

Some outstanding contributions of past AEF Program Fellows include:

Designing new elements of national STEM education programs;

Implementing major components of national STEM education programs;

Initiating collaborations and partnerships among Federal agencies;

Drafting legislation and advising on policies that seek to improve K-12 education in the United States;

Creating web-based science education tools; and

Establishing and evaluating national and regional programs centered on school reform and teacher preparation in STEM.

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The Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship (AEF) Program provides a unique opportunity for accomplished K-12 educators in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to serve in the national education arena. Fellows spend eleven months working in Federal agencies or in U.S.

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Jenna Cloninger – NOAA Teacher at Sea Blog

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Posts about Jenna Cloninger written by jennacloninger

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Eligibility

Applications will be accepted from those who (a) will be active doctoral students as of October 2025 OR are recent graduates (who graduated in Spring 2025 or later), (b) have completed at least two years of coursework, and (c) are interested in pursuing work in racial equity and justice in education policy.

We will be particularly targeting admissions towards applicants who demonstrate a commitment to working on education policy. The researchers who contribute to education policy are diverse, including those in traditional education policy programs and those in other fields (e.g., history, economics, law, political science, social policy) that work on issues relevant to education policy.

Ineligible groups include students who have not taken at least two years of coursework, those who graduated from their doctoral programs in Fall/Winter 2024 or earlier, and those who participated in the Just Education Policy program in any of the previous years.

All eligible students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply, and we especially encourage applications from people who do not have access to this type of content in their home programs. This program is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal and state law.

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Click here to access a mobile friendly schedule. Day 1:

8:00 AM to 8:45 AM: Breakfast on the MIT campus

8:45 AM to 9:30 AM: Orientation

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM: EurekaFest presentations
See the future of your invention education program as high school InvenTeams present their year-long invention projects.

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM: Lunch

1:30 PM to 2:30 PM: EurekaFest Opening Session

Keynote Speaker: Mercedes Balcells-Camps, PhD
Dr. Balcells-Camps is a Principal Research Scientist, MIT, Institute of Medical Engineering & Science. She is a motivated mentor and the projects she leads become the ideal venue to educate the next generation of engineers, biologists, material scientists, physicians, computer scientists and chemists who learn to work collaborative as the only way to solve today's greatest challenges in health. Read more about Dr. Balcells-Camp here .

2:45 PM to 4:15 PM: Guided tour of EurekaFest Showcase
You'll have the opportunity to speak to students about their inventions, ask questions, and give vaulable feedback. You'll see first hand how invention education can change the trajectory of students' lives as they become creative problem solvers.

4:30 PM to 5:15 PM: Day 1 Wrap-up and Discussion

Day 2:

8:00 AM to 9:00 AM: Breakfast

9:00 AM to 9:30 AM: Day 2 Introduction

9:40 AM to 12:00 PM: Invention Process Sprint:
Ready * Set * Go! You'll be on the path to invention in this fun (and often hilarious) eye-opening workshop that takes participants through the invention process.

12:15 PM to 1:15 PM: Networking Lunch

1:30 PM to 1:50 PM: Afternoon Overview

2:00 PM to 3:20 PM: First Afternoon Sessions

Invention Education: Measuring What Matters
Presenters: Michael Stone, Vice President of Innovative Learning at Public Education Foundation Chattanooga and Co-founder of FabFolio; Stephanie Couch, Executive Director, Lemelson-MIT
This overview explores the true power and promise of Invention Education as seen through the eyes-and results-of educators and students.

Introducing Inventing Smart Solutions Curriculum
Educators are introduced to a proprietary two-semester invention process curriculum that encourages students to discover and carry out team-based invention projects that solve problems that the students choose.

Stepping into Coding and Inventing through Toy Design
Toy Design allows for the cultivation of new ways of thinking and helps to develop technical skills for students with limited access to hands-on STEM enrichment opportunities. Through prescribed activities, you'll see how students can add to their own "toolkits" of minds-on knowledge and hands-on skills while having fun!

3:30 PM to 4:45 PM: Second Afternoon Sessions

Bringing Invention Education to your Community
Presenters: Stephanie Couch, Executive Director, Lemelson-MIT; Kevin Schoedinger, Industry Lead for the Office of Innovation at Fayette County Public Schools
Hear from educators how they took an initial program and deployed it throughout different disciplines in their school or district

Excite Award Recipients: Special session

Invention Education is Transdisciplinary: E -Textiles
Experience invention education through art and mixed media with the creative process of designing light-up paper art and wearable technology. The curriculum takes students through an introduction to basic circuitry, artistic possibilities with circuitry, and finally to the application of light-up technologies in the problem-solving space. Participants will get to make light-up cards in this session.

Intellectual Property 101: from Idea to Invention, and Beyond
Led by Leigh Estabrooks, this session is an overview of copyrights, trademarks, and patents and the role they can play as one goes from an idea to an invention, a process considered "the wellspring of innovation." Also covered will be the importance of implementing a district-wide IP policy to protect the good ideas of students and educators.

4:45 PM to 5:00 PM: Discussion and closing remarks

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NCTE and Carnegie Corporation of New York are partnering to bring the Great Immigrants, Great Americans comic series into classrooms nationwide.

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SeaPerch Academy
July 15-16, 2025
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Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program

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Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching

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Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Research Program

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This is a program of the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government, administered by IREX.

Fulbright in Practice

As a result of Joelle McIntosh's engagement with the Fulbright Teacher Exchanges, her colleagues are enthusiastically in pursuit of more materials and information on how they can incorporate global education into lessons, and students are ready to take on opportunities to travel and gain real world, practical experience.

Each year approximately 400 educators from 75 countries participate in Fulbright Teacher Exchanges. These fellows teach a total of 75,000 students annually when they return home. If each fellow teaches an average of 15 more years, these exceptional educators will reach approximately 1.5 million students.

Every teacher who participates in a Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program reaches, on average, 180 students.

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The Smithsonian offers a wide array of opportunities to help you incorporate museum learning about art, science, history, and culture into your teaching practice.

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What is NSTI?

The National Summer Teacher Institute (NSTI) is a free, multi-day professional development training opportunity designed to support elementary, middle, and high school teachers as they increase their knowledge of concepts of making, inventing, and intellectual property (IP) creation and protection.

NSTI is designed to help teachers inspire the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs. The program is open to eligible K-12 teachers nationwide. It combines experiential training tools, practices, and project-based learning models.

When and where is it?

NSTI 2024 will take place July 21-26, 2024, at USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia.

How much does it cost?

The application and program are free. If selected, flight, lodging, and meals are covered for teachers who live more than 50 miles from the venue in Alexandria, Virginia. Teachers who reside less than 50 miles from the NSTI venue will receive all the benefits of the program except travel and lodging support.

What's the application deadline?

We are no longer accepting applications for NSTI 2024.

What do participants get out of NSTI?

Explore IP, innovation, and science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts: creativity, problem solving and critical thinking, and collaboration and teamwork.

IP is modeled as both a teaching and learning platform to help inspire and motivate student achievement in STEM disciplines, computer science, and other fields of study, including innovation and entrepreneurship.

NSTI presentation speakers and hands-on workshop instructors include experts from the USPTO, noted scientists and engineers, entrepreneurs, and representatives from other federal government agencies and non-profit organizations.

Design and build prototypes as part of a week-long invention project.

Learn how to engage students in authentic, real-world projects and problem-based learning across all fields of study.

Collaborate and share best practices with educators from across the country.

Receive free, ready-to-use, educator-tested teaching materials, lesson plans, and activities designed to enhance student learning and inspire the next generation of inventors, entrepreneurs, and problem solvers.

Where can I get more information?

If you have questions regarding National Summer Teacher Institute, visit our NSTI FAQ webpage or contact NSTI_Applications@uspto.gov.

NSTI by the numbers

We're celebrating NSTI's 10 years of impact in IP and invention education (2014-2024):

444 educators from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Okinawa, Japan

22,000 hours of IP and invention education training

110 teacher inventions

Teachers equipped to spread the power of invention education and IP to hundreds of thousands of learners across the country and the world

Testimonials

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Technology is a Tool, Not a Learning Outcome

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Hello all! My name is Nancy Penchev and I am the lower school STEM/Design teacher and Instructional Technology Coordinator at Scheck Hillel Community School in North Miami Beach, FL.

About me:

20+ years classroom experience in grades K-5

Contributing organizer for Global Maker Day

Social Studies Lab

Maker Space and Robotics instructor

Girls Building STEAM founder

Children's book enthusiast

Passionate sharer of instructional technology

Best daughter, sister, aunt EVER, pretty good wife

And a person NEVER scared to say....Uh I don't know, let's figure it out together
B.S. Elementary Education, M.A. Early Childhood Education, M.A. Instructional Technology, EdS Instructional Technology and Distance Learning

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Teacher PDs With Applications Due in June

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Happy June! For those who’ve ended your school year, congrats — and for those of us (like me) who still have a few weeks to go, sending you good energy.