Dearborn PTSA

Press Release #24/09-10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 10, 2010

Contact: David Mustonen, Communications Coordinator (313) 827-3006

How will your child’s school look twenty years, ten years, or even five years from now? What knowledge will every child need as they move from kindergarten to graduation? How will instruction be delivered? These questions just begin to lay the groundwork for an in-depth discussion that will take place on March 29, 2010 during the 21^st Century Schools meeting.

The Dearborn Public Schools, in conjunction with the Dearborn Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA), the Dearborn Federation of Teachers, and the Dearborn Federation of School Employees, invite members of the community to take part in a discussion that will explore how 21^st century learning must look, operate, and educate. The meeting will cover topics such as: what will students need to know in order to be successful graduates and how will schools utilize the tools at their disposal to properly deliver a 21^st century curriculum. Registration will begin at 6:00 pm and the meeting will start promptly at 6:30 pm in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 18700 Audette, Dearborn. There will be two follow-up meetings in April and May. If interested, please contact the Communication Office at 827-3006.

“If you ever wanted to be part of redesigning education, concerned about state and federal requirements having too much control over local school districts, or have ideas about how to make schools better, then you will want to take part in the 21^st century school discussion,” commented Superintendent of Dearborn Schools, Mr. Brian Whiston.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 15, 2010

Contact: David Mustonen, Communications Coordinator (313) 827-3006

Nomination forms for the 2009-10 Alberta Muirhead Teacher of the Year Award, sponsored by the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce, are now available on the district website at www.dearbornschools.org or the Chamber website, www.dearbornchamber.org. Forms are also available at all Dearborn Public Schools , and the district Administration Office, 18700 Audette.

Students can nominate new or veteran teachers whom they feel have made outstanding contributions to the teaching profession. Preschool through fifth-grade students are asked to describe how their teacher has created a classroom where learning is positive and fun.  Middle school students (grades 6-8) will need to explain how their teacher connects classroom learning with everyday life. Students in high school must describe how their teacher is preparing them to be successful beyond high school. Adults are allowed to assist in the application process, but nominations must come from students.  Applications will be assessed on quality of the nomination, not on the number received. Award judges are members of the Dearborn Chamber Education Committee and are not provided with the teachers’ names.

Teachers selected to receive the Teacher of Year award are being recognized as positive role models who consistently provide unique, productive, positive classroom experiences. Teachers selected receive a $1,000 cash prize, a plaque commemorating their achievement, and will be part of a select group of Dearborn teachers who have been recognized by the community for their dedication and passion for teaching.  Completed forms must be turned in to the Chamber Office by March 26, 2010. Please mail both sides of the nomination form to the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce, 22100 Michigan Avenue , Dearborn , MI 48124 , or fax to (313) 584-9818.