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October 30th, 2012

Space Foundation... Space Education A Key To The Future... Teacher Support (STEM)


[SatNews] Educators, who effectively use space themes to inspire students and strengthen lesson plans, have a great opportunity for...

...additional support from the nation's premier space advocacy organization. The Space Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2013 flight of Teacher Liaisons. This will be the 10th year of this prestigious, nationally recognized program that provides an honored few educators numerous benefits and privileges, helps strengthen their teaching skills, builds resumes and influences education at a national level.

PreK-20 teachers and other professional or informal educators in the PreK-20 arena are eligible to be Space Foundation Teacher Liaisons. Teacher Liaisons tend to be Master Teachers who want to inspire the next generation of students to pursue and excel in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Teacher Liaisons do not need to be science or math teachers; they need only to have a desire to integrate space education within their curriculum.

Space Foundation Teacher Liaisons serve as active links between the Space Foundation, NASA and their schools and school districts. This influential role includes numerous benefits, privileges and activities such as special recognition during the 29th National Space Symposium, to be held at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colorado, April 8-11, 2013.

There is no fee to apply, or membership cost. Apply for the 2013 program online by December 14, 2012, at: www.spacefoundation.org/educationtemp/tls/user/register. Teacher Liaisons are selected by a panel comprising representatives from the space industry and the military and experienced Teacher Liaisons.