New Leaders in Learning Awards Program To Honor K-12 Innovation
November 22, 2004
One of the U.S. Conference of Mayors Business Council members, the National Cable and Telecommunications Association's education foundation, Cable in the Classroom, has launched a signature awards program Cable's Leaders in Learning Awards for accomplishments in vision, innovation, action, and transformation in K-12 education. This awards program will recognize policymakers, school teachers, community leaders, administrators, and/or community teachers. Awards are going to be given both for excellence in innovative learning programs that are transforming education, as well as for excellence in programs that specifically make use of cable technology and programming.
Mayors can either nominate or be nominated for their work and effort in this area. All nominees will be judged on the success of their vision, innovation, action, and transformation in K-12 education, with K-12 students, or with K-12 teachers. One need not have worked with students or teachers to be eligible. Those such as school boards, mayors, state legislators, governors, and members of Congress who have worked on a larger canvas toward improvement in K-12 education are eligible for these awards. All winners will be afforded the opportunity to highlight their work of distinction to the media, members of Congress, industry leaders, and leaders in education.
The areas of excellence to be considered are:
- Teaching and learning of 21st Century skills in any and all disciplines;
- Planning, managing, and governance of schools or after'school programs;
- Parent and community involvement;
- Technology procurement and support used for creative, effective learning; and
- Safety and health.
Online applications are now being accepted by going to the awards program website — www.leadersinlearningawards.org. Applications are being accepted until January 31, 2005. Applications will be reviewed in February 2005; winners notified in March; and the gala event in Washington (DC) to give awards will be held on May 17, 2005 at the new National Museum of the American Indian.
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