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Educator's Savings Week
In recognition of educators and their commitment to the future of children and young adults, Borders Books and Music will host an Educator’s Savings Week, Wednesday, April 2 through Tuesday, April 8. A special educator reception with food, fun and prizes will be held Friday, April 4, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Borders Book and Music, 8801 Southside Blvd.
All educators will enjoy 25% off each personal or classroom purchase. You must present your current educator discount card or educator ID when making a purchase. For more information, call toll free 1.888.81Books or visit www.bordersstores.com/groupsavings.
Eggstravaganza
The City of Jacksonville’s Division of Recreation and Community Programming is hosting an Eggstravaganza, for children ages 3 to 8. This event is tomorrow, Friday, March 21, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Victory Park, 3781 University Club Blvd. There will be an egg hunt, games, crafts and prizes. Come out and enjoy activities for the entire family.
Teaching Ambassador Fellowship Positions
Secretary Spellings has announced the creation of Teaching Ambassador Fellowship positions for currently practicing, K-12 public school teachers at the U.S. Department of Education for the 2008-2009 school year. These positions will offer highly motivated, innovative teachers the opportunity to contribute their knowledge and experience to the national dialogue on public education. The fellowship includes two kinds of opportunities for teachers across the U.S. Up to 20 Classroom Fellows will remain at their schools under their regular teaching contracts and will be paid to participate in additional department discussions and projects throughout the school year on a part-time basis. Up to five Washington Fellows will be chosen to become full-time, paid federal employees in Washington, D.C. for the school year, working on education programs and participating in policy discussions.
Teaching Ambassador Fellows will be selected based on their record of leadership, impact on student achievement, and potential for contribution to the field. Highly qualified K-12 public school teachers who have spent at least three years in the classroom are eligible to apply. Teachers must be currently practicing in and employed by a public school district to be eligible. To ensure collaboration at the school and district levels, teacher applicants must have the full support of their school principals.
Applications are due by April 7, 2008. Teaching Ambassador Fellows will be named by early summer for the 2008-2009 school year.
For more information, visit
http://www.ed.gov/programs/teacherfellowship.
*NEW - Aspiring Leaders Academy
Program Overview
The Schultz Center Leadership Institute is now accepting applications for the Aspiring Leaders Academy. The Aspiring Leaders Academy is a one-year leadership development program designed to recruit, train, support, and retain high quality leaders who will increase student achievement and close the achievement gap.
Who Should Apply?
Classroom and resource teachers, instructional coaches, counselors, and eligible district staff who currently hold certification in Educational Leadership or those with a Masters Degree in a field other than Educational Leadership.
Click here if you're interesting in joining or learning more about the Aspiring Leaders Academy.
Application packets, including the required documentation, are due no later than 4 p.m. on Monday, April 14, 2008.
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