Nancie Atwell, founder of the Center for Teaching and Learning in Edgecomb, ME, recently was awarded the first Global Teacher Prize.
The Global Teacher Prize was established by the Varkey Foundation as an annual one million dollar award to be given to a super-special teacher - an innovative and caring teacher who has made an inspirational impact on their students and their community. Teachers currently teaching children in a compulsory setting or between the ages 5-18 are eligible for the award.
Media reports:
Bangor Daily News: Maine educator Nancie Atwell wins Global Teacher Prize (16 MAR 15)
Kennebec Journal: Global Teacher Prize winner from Maine reflects on win (16 MAR 15)
National Public Radio: Nancie Atwell Of Maine Wins $1 Million Global Teaching Prize (16 MAR 15)
Christian Science Monitor: Why this Maine teacher received the world's first Global Teacher Prize (17 MAR 15)
Background information:
Global Teacher Prize
Varkey Foundation
Center for Teaching and Learning, Edgecomb, ME
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