萌妹社 Announces 2020 National Award Winners
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(February 10, 2010, Washington, D.C.) The (萌妹社) is pleased to announce the 2020 recipients of its annual awards for innovative research, best practice, and exemplary leadership in educator preparation. The following member institutions and individuals will be honored during the 萌妹社 72nd Annual Meeting in Atlanta, GA, February 28 鈥 March 1.
- Outstanding Journal of Teacher Education Article Award Winner:
Amy Rector-Aranda, Texas A&M University, 鈥淐ritically Compassionate Intellectualism in Teacher Education: The Contributions of Relational-Cultural Theory鈥 鈥 - Outstanding Dissertation Award Winner:
Christina Restrepo Nazar, California State University Los Angeles, 鈥淵outh as Teacher Educators: Supporting Preservice Teachers in Developing Youth Centered, Equity-Oriented Science Teaching Practices鈥 鈥 - Outstanding Book Award Winner:
Reclaiming Accountability in Teacher Education 鈥 - Best Practice Award in Support of Global and International Perspectives Winner:
Indiana University School of Education, K-16 Global Education Initiatives Across Indiana Program 鈥 - Best Practice Award for the Innovative Use of Technology Winner:
Salisbury University College of Education, Makerspace Initiative 鈥 - Best Practice Award in Support of Multicultural Education and Diversity Winner:
Manhattanville College School of Education, Changing Suburbs Institute 鈥 - David G. Imig Award for Distinguished Achievement in Teacher Education Winner:
Anthony Bryk, President, Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching 鈥
鈥淎s the leading voice in educator preparation, 萌妹社 represents educators throughout the U.S. who advance our profession through innovation, high standards, and leadership. For 24 years, 萌妹社 has honored its member institutions, leaders, and individuals who make bold, exceptional, and revolutionary contributions to our field,鈥 said Lynn M. Gangone, 萌妹社 president and CEO. 鈥淭he 2020 萌妹社 Awards recipients exemplify excellence in educator preparation, and I look forward to honoring them at the 72nd Annual Meeting later this month.鈥
The 萌妹社 Awards Program recognizes excellence in schools, colleges, and departments of education. It includes a rigorous selection process carried out by the 萌妹社 Standing Committees, which review all of the entries before determining the winners to be honored at the 萌妹社 Annual Meeting.
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