Congratulations are in order for #TCTELA and our sister affiliates for receiving the following awards from @NCTE at #NCTE23 this year:
Newsletter of Excellence: @tctela@VATEnglish and @WCTEorg
Jonathan Idarraga won the Nancy Hoefs Memorial award for Outstanding First Year Teacher! He stands out as both eager and self-reflective. He learns from others, is reflexrful of instructional practices and responsive to feedback. Congratulations, Jonathan!
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Ally Langer, currently in her first full year at Prescott High school, won the Outstanding Student Teacher of the Year Award! Ally demonstrates a natural ability for engaging and inspiring her students. She shows versatility and commitment. Congratulations, Ally!
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Congratulations to Dan Hansen, winner of the Award for Diversity and Inclusion! Dan is sensitive to students’ personal concerns and advocates for changes to “problematic” school traditions. He is commited to providing a safe place for all students.
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Amber Tilley is this year’s WCTE Teacher of Excellence! One of Amber’s colleagues calls her a spectacular colleague. Dedicated to education, Amber inspires, coaches, and gives of herself to her students and co-workers on a daily basis. Congratulations, Amber!
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The @MCPL_Wausau Board of Trustees received a standing ovation as they were awarded the Lee Burress Intellectual Freedom Award. They voted to retain a book a challenged by a patron, stating that people should have a right to read, free from viewpoint-based or partisan censorship.
First break out session of the day! Starting out strong! And who knew talking about grammar would be for standing room only! Heidi Edwards, Kelsey Del Ponte, and Ashlee Fugate from Muskego are rocking it this morning!
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The coffee is brewing, the vendors are setting up, and we are ready for the day! How many cardigans will we see today? The board members are 3 for 3 today!
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Skill expectations for jobs! Look at the circled ones! ELA teachers are preparing students for careers! Lynn Aprill, WCTE Exec. Director, presents on embedding Academic and Career Planning in the ELA classroom. #WCTE2023
The 61st annual WCTE convention is underway! We’re super excited to start the day with a presentation from the Cooperative Children’s Book Center! #WCTE2023
Top 10 reasons to join us at the 61st annual WCTE Convention! #1: @pennykittle is our keynote speaker! What are you waiting for? Register today at: https://t.co/VAfBdCkPbH
Reason #5 to go to the WCTE Convention in October: Be a Leader! Have you ever thought about sharing what you do in the classroom? Share what you do? Submit a proposal here: https://t.co/kZ222Oxwek
Register for the convention here: https://t.co/VAfBdCkPbH
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