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ALABAMA EDUCATION NEWS Vol LABAMA DUCATI ON EWS TAHE ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER OF THEE ALABAMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCANTION Vol. 40 ° No. 1 ° Sep 2015 Let’s Celebrate School B. That is where the opportunity to uniquely define Innovation! specific solutions presents itself. I have full confidence in the dedicated A Message from State Superintendent professionals around the state and of Education Dr. Tommy Bice believe that no one knows a schools – or what would work best for that Just a few days ago , at our Back-to-School general assembly, I spoke school – like the people who pour to the entire staff about a 4-year-old little boy I met recently named themselves into that academic Sam. Sam was practicing writing the letter ‘V’ on a touch-screen environment every day. During this electronic tablet and was more than willing to tell me he “had more Innovation Celebration, I challenge letters archived” on his computer. Sam is an impressive little boy, but school leaders to reexamine your what made him stand out to me was the realization of what Sam is primary challenges; reevaluate the expecting from education in the world he is inheriting. In pre-school, way things are currently done to Sam is already archiving electronic documents into files that he can make sure the processes and policies recall with a keystroke. Sam deserves a different kind of education than in place are not just left over relics was status quo 50 years ago…. 10 years ago. Sam deserves an from a bygone time – but are truly education that pushes the boundaries of innovation and ingenuity. the best, most efficient and Moving into this new school year, I want to recognize now through productive means of reaching your the end of the goals. year as a time Each superintendent in the state for “Innovation has been sent a memorandum from Celebration!” my office asking them to look at the Throughout the innovative practices within their rest of 2015, we systems and let us know of any will showcase original and imaginative ideas that and spotlight the have helped meet their school’s schools and school systems that have embraced innovation, and goals and objectives. Whether encourage all others to do the same. As we all continue the pursuit of a through the completion of an more meaningful educational experience for our children, so many Innovation/Flexibility waiver or not, educators in school systems across the state are thinking outside the the leadership and vision that it box, coming up with new and creative ways to deliver quality education. takes to be a trailblazer in education Many have taken full advantage of the Innovation/Flexibility waivers should be celebrated. We want to available as new innovation plans from systems across the state are use the time between now and the being received, reviewed, and many already approved. Some have made end of the year to do just that. innovative changes that do not require a waiver. Learning and innovation are naturally I’ve long held to the belief that there is no ‘cookie-cutter’ fix to intertwined. Any significant change education issues. Schools and school systems are as unique and varied requires innovation and innovation as the students who walk their hallways. What might be a perfectly ultimately leads to progress. logical and sound solution in School A might not be as effective in continued on page 10 ALABAMA EDUCATION NEWS Vol. 40 ° No. 1 ° Sep 2015 www.alsde.edu 2 What does it What is your favorite area of science mean to serve to teach and why? as Alabama Hands down, it’s the physics component of physical 1Teacher of the 3science. I can create real-life, hands-on, and Year and what challenging lessons for concepts like speed, impact would acceleration, forces, energy, electricity, sound, and you like to light. It’s fun when students realize that physics is make? everywhere and not just in their textbook! It is an honor and a privilege What was your reason for selecting to serve as teaching as a career? 5 Questions Alabama’s Truth be told, teaching was not my first choice. Teacher of the I actu4ally wanted to be a nurse like my aunt. While in For Alabama’s Year, and I am school at UAB as a pre-nursing major, I was asked to excited about help coach the softball team at my alma mater Teacher of this once-in-a- (Pleasant Grove High School). It took me one practice lifetime to realize that I loved teaching the game of softball. the Year opportunity to At that same time, I was fortunate enough to have make a been taught science courses by two inspirational Jennifer Brown difference in professors at UAB—Dr. Volker and Dr. Cusic. I was Vestavia Hills High School our profession! drawn in by both teachers’ contagious enthusiasm for Vestavia Hills City Schools I would like to the material and their ability to make it relevant. In District III highlight the classes of what seemed like one hundred students, amazing work both of these professors always found a way to engage already taking learners. I changed my major to Secondary Science place in classrooms across Alabama and encourage Education, and it was the best decision I ever made. teachers to share with other teachers. What do you feel is needed in order to make As a science teacher, how do you feel about sure Alabama’s students can compete nationally the Science Course of Study? and globally? I like the new Science Course of Study for many We must continue to push for high academic standards 2reasons. First, the new course of study changes the in A5labama to ensure that all students have a strong classroom culture from a teacher-centered foundation for their future. In every classroom, we environment to a student-centered environment. must teach students to be critical thinkers, problem Students will be asking the questions, defining the solvers, collaborators, and digital citizens to help them problems, planning and carrying out the investigations, succeed in the real world. Additionally, I think we constructing the explanations, and communicating should challenge students to be risk-takers and to live the information – not the teachers. This is a significant on the edge of learning. Many students are scared of shift for many teachers because it requires students to challenges because they don’t want to disappoint their be active participants rather than passive listeners. teachers and parents or receive a bad grade. We need With the new standards, students will be able to to cultivate schools and classrooms that encourage experience science and not solely learn about it from risk-taking, embrace confusion, promote a productive a textbook, lecture, or worksheet. For example, a struggle, and allow time to correct mistakes. Learning teacher can tell students everything they need to should be focused on continuous growth and mastery know about gas laws in a class period. However, with and not just a test score or a report card grade. the new course of study, students can plan and carry All these factors combined should aid Alabama out an investigation with balloons to identify the students in competing nationally and globally. relationships that exist among the pressure, volume, density, and temperature of a confined gas. The lesson may take longer, but students gain a more thorough Look for five more questions next month! understanding of the concept. ALABAMA EDUCATION NEWS Vol. 40 ° No. 1 ° Sep 2015 www.alsde.edu 3 Nominations for Green Ribbon Schools The Alabama State Department of Education three public (ALSDE) is proud to partner with the U. S. schools, one Department of Education to nominate up to three private school, one public schools, one private school, one school district, school district, and and one college or university for the 2016 Green one college or university with exemplary green school Ribbon Schools Award. Alabama was honored to have practices. The second step of the process requires the four national winners of the 2015 Green Ribbon ALSDE to complete nomination packets to add to the Schools Award: Bluff Park Elementary School, Hoover applications of the selected schools to be reviewed by City Schools; Lincoln Elementary School and Lincoln the U.S. Department of Education. High School, Talladega County Schools; and Auburn Resources and additional applications may be University. obtained HERE . The ALSDE will host monthly This award recognizes a comprehensive approach Webinars to assist schools in the completion of the to greening schools that incorporates environmental applications. Dates and times of the Webinars can be learning with improving environmental and health found on the application cover sheet and the above impacts. Becoming a U. S. Department of Education Web site. If you have any questions regarding the Green Ribbon School is a two-step process. The first application process or require assistance in step is to complete and submit the application completing the application, contact form to the ALSDE no later than December 22, Mrs. Shirley J. Farrell at (334) 242-8317 or 2015. The Alabama Green Ribbon Schools Advisory [email protected] , or Mrs. Martha Anne Allison at Committee will review the applications to select up to (334) 353-1258 or [email protected] . Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program Announcing the launch of the 2016-2017 Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching (DA) Program Online Application for K-12 teachers! Are you a U.S.: • Primary and/or Secondary Classroom Teacher? • Guidance Counselor? You may be eligible to participate • Curriculum Specialist? in a unique international • Curriculum Head? professional development • Talented and Gifted Coordinator? opportunity for 3-6 months • Special Education Coordinator? through the Fulbright Program! • Media Specialist/Librarian? By conducting educational research abroad, U.S.
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