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

November 15, 2008 - 2008 Golden Apple Fellow Carol Broos is TechLearning.com's Leader of the Year!
November 13, 2008 - Golden Apple Scholar Hedi Belkaoui is featured in a Dominican University advertisement.
November 2, 2008 - See the results of the 12th Annual Golden Apple 5K, which was a huge success!
October 15, 2008 - Cheryl Watkins, a 1991 Golden Apple Fellow, is awarded a $25,000 National Educator Award from the Milken Family Foundation. Read about it on the Teaching Excellence Network!
October 2, 2008 - St. Xavier University features four Golden Apple Fellows in their Fall 2008 magazine.
September 1, 2008 - New Illinois law increases Golden Apple Scholars' tuition aid package and program size.

Upcoming

>> Nominate a pre-K - 3rd grade teacher for the 2009 Golden Apple Award! Deadline: December 12, 2008.

>> Nominate a high school senior to become a 2009 Golden Apple Scholar! Deadline: December 1, 2008

TEN

Golden Apple's Teaching Excellence Network (TEN) is a place to create, experiment, debate, connect, and explore the world of teaching with other excellent educators.