“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?'”
On Monday, January 16, please honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by volunteering in your community. Search VolunteerMatch for opportunities.
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NAPE Seeking Recommendations for FY17 Officers
The NAPE Executive Committee is seeking recommendations for nominations for its 2017 slate of officers. Self-recommendations are encouraged! Four positions are open: President-Elect and three Members-at-Large. Candidates must be from a state member organization or an affiliate member organization. Recommendations are due March 4, 2016. Learn more and make a recommendation
NAPE’s Work Featured on Teaching Channel
NAPE’s work with middle school teachers in Texas is featured in two Teaching Channel videos: Micromessages in the STEM Classroom Growth Mindsets for STEM Careers
Video: Equity in Baltimore County Public Schools
NAPE piloted its in-demand Micromessaging to Reach and Teach Every Student curriculum with Baltimore County Public School (BCPS) educators, who are dedicated to perfecting their pedagogical practice to increase underrepresented students’ access to STEM pathways that leads to high-wage, high-demand careers. Through this partnership, educators received Micromessaging professional development and the BCPS district office developed […]
Computer Science Education Week, December 7-13, 2015
Forwarded on behalf of White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics The White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics joins the U.S. Department of Education, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, and the National Science Foundation to celebrate Computer Science Education Week from December 7-13, 2015. Studying computer science can […]
House, Senate Education Committees Release Final Proposal to Replace NCLB
On November 30, bipartisan leaders on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions released the final legislative text for improving K-12 education and replacing No Child Left Behind. The final bill is being released after legislative proposals passed separately by the House and Senate […]
December 17, 2015, STEM Equity Pipeline Webinar
Join us at 2 pm Eastern on December 17, 2015, for a 1-hr complimentary webinar, “Solving the Education Equation: A new model for improving STEM workforce outcomes through academic equity.” Learn More and Register
ESEA Passes the Senate with Hefty Bipartisan Support
On November 19, for the first time since 2001, the U.S. Senate passed a major rewrite of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) otherwise known as No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), the nation’s federal K-12 law, which if enacted would significantly roll back the role of the federal government in public education and […]
NAPE Seeking Full-Time Communications Associate
The NAPE Education Foundation seeks a full-time Communications Associate to play an important role in communicating the Foundation’s mission and message. The Communications Associate assists in the development and maintenance of the Foundation’s image and identity. The position serves as a liaison to the NAPE Education Foundation Board and NAPE Executive Committee and their respective […]
This Week Is National Apprenticeship Week
During the week of November 2, the U.S. Department of Labor and apprenticeship leaders nationwide will celebrate the first annual National Apprenticeship Week (NAW). NAW is an opportunity for the national apprenticeship community to share its pride in using the registered apprenticeship model to train U.S. workers. National Apprenticeship Week is your chance to raise […]
Author Alan Blankstein to speak at NSEE
NAPE is pleased to announce that award-winning author and educational leader Alan Blankstein will provide the keynote speech during the closing luncheon of its 2016 National Summit for Educational Equity. During his speech on Thursday, April 14, 2016, titled “Excellence Through Equity: Five Principles of Courageous Leadership to Guide Achievement for Every Student,” Alan will […]
Urge Congress Members to Co-sponsor the Schedules That Work Act
Forwarded on behalf of National Women’s Law Center Unpredictable work schedules make it hard to get ahead. When you don’t know when you will be called in to your job, it can be impossible to make child care arrangements, take classes that could lead to a better job, or even work enough hours to make […]