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 Have you written a poem? Designed a lesson? Researched an author? Have som artwork or photos you would like to share with colleagues?
Having your work published is an excellent tidbit to note on your resume. The works are adjudicated. Turn your items in now at the below submissions link to be considered for MEJ 2018. Submissions  Who Is The Real-Life Teacher Behind the Mask?
FIND OUT HERE Rich Lehrer, The D-Zign D-Coder! Helping those in need and seeing solutions where no one else has, Rich and his students are truly superheroes in their community. It began when he guided his class to create a functional, 3D-printed prosthetic limb for a child - Rich’s own 3-year old son Max - making his class one of the first school groups to do so. Today, his 6th graders work with senior citizens in the community to diagnose problems and design solutions. To the senior citizens whose lives they improve every day, they are true superheroes! Follow #teachboldly #teacherappreciationweek on social media and share your teaching superpowers! Move to Include: Assistive Technologies Grades: 5-12 Design Squad Global Grades: 4-9 Engineering is Saving the World with Cook Stoves Grades: 6-12 Download this coloring page to help your students share their appreciation for the other superhero teachers in their lives! Download Activity
Click here to join the online conversation Wednesday, May 9 at 3:45 pm as the Montana Writing Teachers host a live discussion about writing in science. This is our last live discussion of the year and we look forward to seeing you there!
 Whether you are looking for professional learning, college credits, travel near and far, or participate in content standards revision, we have many wonderful opportunities for you:
 Big Sky Country Fair is once again hosting its statewide writing competition-- in this competition they ask children and adults to “tell your Montana story” in prose or poetry. Contest details here (on page 2)
General Rules for Writing 1. This competition is inspired by the Montana writer Ivan Doig, who told his own story and the story of so many other Montanans with great beauty, honesty, and humor. To explore his archive at Montana State University visit ivandoig.montana.edu. 2. Prompt: Tell us your Montana story. 3. Poetry (Class 26)-maximum 300 words; Prose (Class 27)-maximum 1,500 words. 4. Up to two original photos may be submitted with/as a part of the poem or prose. 5. All submissions need to be in one .pdf file that may be uploaded as part of the online entry process at 406StateFair.com. 6. Judging will be by the Yellowstone Writing Project  Last year, in collaboration with the Yellowstone Writing Project, Governor Steve Bullock declared May 17 Montana’s official “Day of Writing” in order to celebrate both the creative potential of all Montanans to use writing as a means of knowing each other, the world, and ourselves better and the capacity of writing to connect us across age levels, cultures, and geography. The stories of Montana – your Montana stories – celebrate the myriad ways we live, learn, and work as Montanans. Share your Day of Writing with the Yellowstone Writing Project on Facebook or twitter @YellowstoneWP.
 What Lies Beneath Her Mask?
Click to UNMASK THIS SUPERHERO Roshanna Beard, The Tech Equalizer! Roshanna hasn’t always been the teacher championing tech for all students but after participating in a WFSU (her local station) Family Creative Learning workshop with her pre-school aged son, she knew coding could be life changing for all students. She and her local station worked their powers to bring coding to her classroom through PBS KIDS ScratchJr. She uses her superhero-like personality and ScratchJr. to help students of all ages take control of their learning, build valuable 21st century skills, and tell some pretty super stories. Follow #teachboldly #teacherappreciationweek on social media and share your teaching superpowers! PBS KIDS Scratch Jr. Grades: K-3 Wild Kratts Grades: K-4 Family & Community Learning with Ruff Ruffman Grades: K-2 Download this coloring page to help your students share their appreciation for the other superhero teachers in their lives! Download Activity
 100 Books. 1 Winner. Are you ready to help choose America’s favorite book? The Great American Read premieres May 22 on PBS. Dive in to the educational resource collection to use in your classroom! Explore Resources (see titles on the left)
 Dear Abby is proud to announce the launch of the 2018 scholarship program for aspiring young writers. Learn more about her goals for the contest.
The Dear Abby College Columnist Scholarship Program is an annual contest for college publication columnists underwritten by Jeanne Phillips aka Dear Abby. The 2018 winner receives a $5,000 scholarship. Know someone who is a good candidate for the scholarship? Download a flyer. WHO IS ELIGIBLE: Undergraduates (including seniors) writing bylined general interest, editorial or specialized (humor, sports, business, arts, culture, etc.) columns appearing in print or online editions of college publications. Columns carrying dual bylines are eligible, but only one prize will be awarded. ENTRY: Submit copies and links for three bylined columns published between August 15, 2017 and June 15, 2018 in the form below. One entry per student. No entry fee required. Deadline for entry: June 29, 2018 SCHOLARSHIP: $5,000 Scholarship winner will be determined by judges chosen by the NSNCEF. ENTER THE CONTEST HERE QUESTIONS? If you have questions, contact Scholarship Chairman Mike Leonard by email at leonardbtown@gmail.com. The Dear Abby College Columnist Scholarship Program provided by the NSNCEF is made possible through the generous support of Jeanne Phillips aka Dear Abby.  Call for Applications to Present!
Submit your presentation today! Deadline April 30, 2018! CLICK HERE TO BEGIN APPLICATION  Join us and bring your class to join in on a live discussion with Ken Burns! This event is specially designed for our middle school to high school students! PBS will deliver a memorable experience that allows students to form deeper, more personalized connections to the Vietnam War era through asking live questions with Ken Burns. Register Now
 With this collection, students use the engineering design process to define a problem, brainstorm solutions, develop prototypes and iterate on their designs. The project culminates with students producing videos about their solutions to share with the community. Discover More
 Teach science in the great outdoors with PLUM LANDING! This environmental education project from WGBH makes it easy to bring active science learning to elementary school students and their families. Discover More
 Discover communities that use science to plant thriving gardens and grow sustainable food sources. Gardening, tending to the environment, and observing nature can help kids understand their relationship with the earth and our responsibility to take care of it and each other-- so don’t be afraid to grow something amazing with your students! Discover More
 In this lesson, students will be challenged with an optimization problem. The fictitious town of 'Solutionville' has decided to replace coal, their current source of energy, for electricity, with more sustainable energy sources. Explore Lesson Plan
 The Western Literature Association and the Charles Redd Center for Western Studies will sponsor two K-12 Teaching Awards to provide teachers with the opportunity to attend the Western Literature Association Annual Meeting in St. Louis, Missouri from October 24-27, 2018.
The selected teachers will present their approaches to teaching western literature on a K-12 Teaching Panel on Saturday, October 27. The prize will include conference registration, award banquet ticket, WLA membership, and $700 toward conference travel costs. More information can be found on the WLA website  Free webinar for educators, Tuesday, April 3, 5 p.m. mountain time.
Join us for an interactive discussion around teaching poetry to all students - eager and reluctant. This free webinar, designed for middle- and high-school teachers, will help you:
Register Now Hosts Liz Craig-Olins, a teaching fellow in Professor Lisa New’s online course, "Poetry in America: The City," and Leah Reis-Dennis, a producer from the series Poetry in America, will provide tips and tricks to effectively utilize media and teaching about poetry in the classroom. Liz Craig-Olins Leah Reis-Dennis Preview the Poetry in America collection on PBS LearningMedia before the webinar; more resources coming to the collection soon. A Certificate of Participation will be sent to all who attend the live stream and the recording link will be sent to all who register. Registration is limited so please sign up today. Learn More Questions? Contact Carolyn_Jacobs@wgbh.org Call for Session Proposals for MEA--Share your Ideas with your Colleagues in Billings next Oct.3/27/2018  Call for Applications to Present!
Submit your presentation today! Deadline April 30, 2018! CLICK HERE TO BEGIN APPLICATION 2018 Educator Conference Billings, MT Skyview High School October 18 – 19, 2018 |
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