Teaching Excellence Awards

The Teaching Excellence Awards (TEA) programme acknowledges inspired educators throughout the United States and Canada who help their students to realise great accomplishments. The programme sponsors existing teacher recognition programmes by donating interactive education technologies and professional development opportunities. Recipients receive a TEA technology classroom featuring SMART products that help them motivate and engage students.

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The story behind TEA

In 1998 SMART Technologies donated a SMART Board interactive whiteboard and floor stand to the Missouri Teacher of the Year programme.Programme organisers had recognised the value of interactive whiteboards at increasing class participation and improving student learning outcomes, and requested a donation from SMART.

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2011 National Teacher of the Year ceremony

President Obama names the National Teacher of the Year at the White House – Michelle M. Shearer receives the highest honour for encouraging an educated, responsible society.

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TEA awards

TEA sponsors both state and national programnes, as well as teaching awards in Michigan and Alberta. Each programme recognises the achievements of outstanding educators and rewards their efforts.

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Apply for an award

Considering a TEA award? Submissions will be accepted until 31 January for programmes whose recipients will be named during the next academic year (September to August).

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TEA yearbook

Our yearbook highlights TEA recipients and the events that honoured them over the years. Discover their personal teaching philosophies and what they think of education today.

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Publications

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Choose from our monthly and quarterly free newsletters designed for teachers, technology directors and administrators.

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Customer stories

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SMART education solutions are having profound effects on students and educators. We invite you to view stories about how our products are transforming teaching and learning in classrooms around the world.

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SMART Technologies is a leading provider of technology solutions that enable inspired collaboration in schools and workplaces around the world by turning group work into a highly interactive, engaging and productive experience. SMART delivers an integrated solution of hardware, software and services designed for superior performance and ease of use, and remains a world leader in interactive displays.

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