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White Station High science teacher named finalist for Presidential Awards in Math and Science Teaching
Congratulations go out to Chikezie Madu, a science teacher at White Station High School, part of Shelby County Schools.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. A Shelby County Schools teacher is one of six in Tennessee named as a finalist for the national Presidential Awards in Math and Science Teaching.
Congratulations go out to Chikezie Madu, a science teacher at White Station High School.
“Dr. Chikezie Madu is one of Shelby County’s finest educators,” said State Rep. John Gillespie in a news release. “His talents and dedication to engaging and educating our students have not gone unnoticed. I congratulate Dr. Madu for being selected to receive this outstanding award and thank all of the recipients for making a difference in the lives of so many young
Hamilton County Teacher Among 6 Tennessee Teachers Named State Finalists For Presidential Awards For Excellence In Math And Science Teaching Thursday, May 27, 2021
Jesse Hillis, teacher at Signal Mountain Middle High School, is among six teachers the Tennessee Department of Education announced today have been named state finalists for the prestigious Presidential Awards in Math and Science Teaching, the highest honor for U.S. K-12 science, technology, engineering, mathematics and/or computer science teachers. Administered by the National Science Foundation on behalf of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, the PAEMST program recognizes awardees for their contributions to teaching and learning, along with their ability to help students make progress in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and/or computer science. In addition to honoring individual achievement, the goal of the awards program is to showcase the highest standards of S
Second state cohort of trauma-informed schools includes several from East Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Education announced that 176 schools were chosen for the cohort, more than doubling the size of the last one. Author: WBIR Staff Updated: 5:25 AM EDT April 30, 2021
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Several East Tennessee schools will receive training and resources for trauma-informed approaches to teaching students, according to state education leaders.
The Tennessee Department of Education announced that 176 schools across the state were chosen for the second cohort of trauma-informed schools. These schools are recognized for emphasizing teaching strategies that recognize the role trauma can play in students lives.
TDOE Announces Several Local Schools Selected For Teaching All Students Initiative Through $5.5M Grant Friday, February 26, 2021
The Tennessee Department of Education on Friday announced the 18 schools selected to participate in the first cohort of the Teaching All Students Initiative to serve students with the most significant cognitive disabilities, including several local schools. Through a five-year, $5.5 million State Personnel Development Grant, the first cohort of this initiative will strengthen instructional practices in schools across the state to better support students with significant cognitive disabilities.
The TAS Initiative will fund training, coaching, and tools to help high school teachers and staff build an accessible learning environment for all students, with the goals of reducing the achievement gap and increasing the graduation rate and enrollment in postsecondary education through inclusive higher education, technical colleges, community colleges an