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.
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February 25 Golden Apple reacts to recent statements from President Obama on education reform. Click here for more information.
February 1 2009 Golden Apple Award winner Jeannette Hachmeister offers insight into how music helps children with special needs in this month's Free Resources from Fellows. MORE NEWS > |
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Upcoming EventsGOLDEN APPLE AWARDS 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
25th Annual Celebration of Excellence in Teaching April 17, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Hyatt McCormick Place, Chicago Tickets: $25/person Induction of the Golden Apple Scholar Class of 2010 April 25, 5 p.m. DePaul University
Spring Academy Quarterly and Induction Ceremony May 19, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Northwestern University MORE EVENTS > |
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Golden Apple Achievers
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For the Hennessys being a Golden Apple Scholar is a family affair. Husband and wife Chris and Kaley Hennessy met during their first Summer Institute at DePaul University in 1996 and Chris's younger sister Carrie followed in her brother's footsteps two years later...