He helps visually impaired students, supports the arts in his community, and is a leader in his association. Meet the paraeducator who took home NEA’s highest award for ESPs.
Do you know an educator who demonstrates the ability to organize and engage educators, parents, and the community to advocate on social justice issues? Then nominate him or her for NEA’s Social Justice Activist of Year award by April 2.
We’ve all caught students misbehaving, but have you ever caught them cooperating? A resource specialist in Hemet, California, does on a regular basis, using positive rewards to tame his unruly classroom. Learn his strategy.