Transforming Teachers and Teaching....
At Golden Apple, our mission is to inspire, develop and support teacher excellence in Illinois, especially in schools of need.
Because the critical contributor to student achievement is the quality of the teacher in the classroom, Golden Apple provides exceptional teacher preparation for teachers at all stages of their careers.
Through our innovative programs offering method, resource and mentorship, we work to transform teachers and teaching, enriching both student and teacher lives.
News
May 10 Congratulations to our 2012 Golden Apple Award recipients! Ten outstanding teachers received surprise visits including Elizabeth Luna of Murray Language Academy in Hyde Park who was honored by Gov. Pat Quinn. Learn more about our recipients and CBS News coverage here. We look forward to honoring our recipients at the 27th Annual Golden Apple Awards Celebration on Friday, October 12th! Learn more >
May 9 Congratulations to our 2012 Golden Apple Award recipients! Four of our teachers received surprise visits including Elizabeth Luna of Murray Language Academy in Hyde Park who was honored by Gov. Pat Quinn. Learn more about our recipients and CBS News coverage here.
April 2 April’s Best Practice selection focuses on education as the cornerstone not only in school, but also for each family. 1992 Golden Apple Fellow, Renee Cargerman Dolezal, who taught English to pregnant teens, offers Baby Lit 101, a program and perspective to teach two generations at once. Best Practices from Golden Apple Teachers >
March 23 In this month's Golden Apple Newsletter read about 2010 Golden Apple Fellow Aaron Reedy's invitation to speak at the TED2012, inspiring Scholar interviews and updates on Inquiry Science Institute and more. Read our March 2012 Newsletter >
March 19 We are excited to announce the finalists for our 2012 Golden Apple Awards! Learn more about the 32 finalists selected for Pre-K through 3rd Grade here and join us Saturday, April 21st at our Golden Apple Celebration of Excellence. Online Reservations >
March 1 Best Practices from Golden Apple Teachers features Timothy McCollum’s Op Ed piece printed recently in the Illinois State Journal-Register. Tim, a GA 2008 Central Illinois Fellow, as well as other Golden Apple teachers, work on the Advance Illinois Advisory Council. This council is committed to advancing educational policy for all schools and children in Illinois. Best Practices from Golden Apple Teachers >
February 1 Join Mr. Gourley’s AP Social Studies class for that best day in the life of a student: a successful field trip. This month’s Best Practice features 1994 Golden Apple Scholar and 2010 Golden Apple Fellow, Jacob Gourley, and his amazing lesson plan. Jacob’s students visit Chicago architectural landmarks, and Jacob makes his lesson plan look easy enough for any teacher to duplicate. Best Practices from Golden Apple Teachers >
January 3 Best Practices from Golden Apple Teachers starts 2012 with Sharon Burch Fry’s classroom website. Sharon is a 2006 Golden Apple Scholar working in southern Illinois. Her popular website contains information on daily classroom needs, including their class calendar, homework assignments, and letters to the parents. Best Practices from Golden Apple Teachers >
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Golden Apple Achievers
The 2012 class of Golden Apple Scholars represents a diverse group of young people from across the state of Illinois.
The Scholars program is designed to address the urgent need for resilient and creative teachers serving Illinois students in economically and educationally disadvantaged schools. Studies show that there is a shortage of qualified, enthusiastic teachers entering the profession, and a particular shortage of minority and bilingual teachers.
Of the 135 students selected as 2012 class of Golden Apple Scholars:
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