American Star of Teaching

This is an announcement fromthe U.S. Department of Education. Each year they hold a nomination period for "The American Stars of Teaching". We have a number of teachers at Spring Trail that would be deserving of this honor. Feel free to visit the link below to nominate a teacher or two or three.

The U.S. Department of Education's Teacher-to-Teacher Initiative isaccepting nominations for 2008 American Stars of Teaching until March31. Parents, students, colleagues, school administrators and others cannominate an exemplary teacher who they believe has the qualities to bean American Star of Teaching. We are seeking nominations of teachers across the United States who areimproving student achievement, using innovative strategies in theclassroom and making a difference in the lives of their students.Teachers across all grade levels and disciplines will be honored as 2008American Stars of Teaching this fall. To nominate a teacher, go to: http://www.ed.gov/teachers/how/tools/initiative/index.html.