By Antonio D. French
Filed Tuesday, June 27 at 6:38 AM
The following was submitted by Rebecca Rogers from the University of Missouri St. Louis:
During a time when teachers' voices and actions are silenced and disregarded, we look to our colleagues and allies who dare to take a stand.
The Courageous Educator Award will be given to educators who have exhibited courage in the face of unjust educational "reforms". This is a call for nominees who demonstrate what educational change looks like in action.
The educator nominated for this award can teach in any formal or informal setting across the lifespan. Award winners will be recognized in a special ceremony at the Second Annual Educating for Change Fair held at the International Institute on September 30, 2006. The Educating for Change Curriculum fair is sponsored by the Literacy for Social Justice Teacher Research Group and The Literacy Roundtable.
Examples of actions towards educational change might include:
> Speaking out against unjust practices
> Developing alternative options to rigid, scripted curricula
> Running for political office
> Writing/talking about their teaching practices in public forums and other acts of activism
> Taking an action on behalf of other educators/students
> Displaying a commitment to high student achievement measured not only through standardized test scores but through qualitative measures including leadership, community building, etc.
> Advocating for students and teachers rights
We are currently seeking nominations for the Courageous Educator Award. Nominations will be accepted through September 1, 2006. Please submit a one-page description of the person you are nominating for this award. Include why this person is deserving of this award, their name and contact information and your name and contact information. Send your nominations to Dr. Rebecca Rogers by email at rogers3948@aol.com or by mail:
Dr. Rebecca Rogers
University of Missouri St. Louis
College of Education
369 Marillac Hall
One University Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63121-4400
For more information about the Educating for Change Curriculum Fair, to join the planning committee or to learn more about the Literacy for Social Justice Teacher Research group, go to our website: http://www.artsci.wustl.edu/~mrmosley/lsjtrg/
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