Because All Children Deserve Excellent Teachers....
Golden Apple, a leader in advancing the teaching profession in Illinois since 1985, works with teachers across the spectrum of their careers. Golden Apple recruits, prepares, and mentors outstanding prospective teachers; provides high quality professional development; and recognizes and supports the work of excellent teachers.
News
July 23 Golf Day raises money for Golden Apple. Read more.
July 1 2010 Golden Apple Award Winner Scott Reed shares nine strategies for teachers to better connect with parents (and their students) in this month's Free Resources from Fellows.
June 25 Inquiry Science, provided by Golden Apple’s science faculty has been a mainstay of the Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Program, including a government funded program in partnership with the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) to prepare future science teachers. View the slideshow of Golden Apple Scholars learning how to become better Math and Science teachers at this month's IMSA.
June 7 Congratulations to 2010 Teacher of Distinction Paul Karafiol of Walter Payton College Prep H.S.on being named a recipient of the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
May 21 2001 Scholar Lisa Simoncell-Bulak and several other members of the Golden Apple family are featured in The Forester, the official magazine of Concordia University Chicago, highlighting the long history the two organizations have of working together.
May 19 2010 Golden Apple Teachers of Distinction Named
May 12 2010 Golden Apple Award recipients announced. Click here for ongoing media coverage of the recipients of the 2010 Golden Apple Award
May 2010 1991 Golden Apple Award winner Brigid Duffy Gerace serves as an inspiration to teachers who want to combine their artistic talents with careers in education in the May/June edition of Free Resources from Fellows.
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Upcoming Events
GOLDEN APPLE AWARDS 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Teachers for Tomorrow September 25, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kenwood Academy, 5015 S. Blackstone Ave., Chicago Learn More and Register for Teachers for Tomorrow >
DePaul Summer Institute June 19 - July 24 DePaul University
IMSA Summer Institute June 20 - July 23 Illinois Math & Science Academy Inquiry Science Institute workshop July 19-23 Museum of Science and Industry CORE 2010 July 27-30 Saint Xavier University, Andrew Conference Center, 3700 W. 103rd St., Chicago
GTCR and the Golden Apple Associates Board Back-To-School BBQ Thursday, August 12, 7-10 p.m. Chicago, IL MORE EVENTS > |
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Golden Apple Achievers
The 2010 class of Golden Apple Scholars has been selected and this year’s group 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 ente ring the profession, and a particular shortage of minority and bilingual teachers.
Of the 105 students selected as 2010 class of Golden Apple Scholars:
Complete list of 2010 Golden Apple Scholars >
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