Wilson K-8 teacher picked for online fellowship
A Wilson K-8 School teacher has been selected for a yearlong Amgen-National Science Teach-er Association online fellow-ship.
Betsy Wilkening, a middle-school science teacher, is among the 200 middle- and high-school teachers chosen for the yearlong New Science Teacher Academy, which includes Web-based professional-development activities and participation in a national science conference.
The Amgen Foundation and the National Science Teachers Association promote science education.
Wilkening, who applied for the fellowship, also will receive online mentoring from teachers in the same field.
Son. Science Academy earns nod from U.S. News
Sonoran Science Academy received an honorable mention as part of a list of the top 100 public high schools published by the U.S. News & World Report.
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The charter school was not among the top 100 schools, but it was recognized as a bronze school for exceeding reading and math expectations on state accountability tests for all students and exceeding state averages on state tests for the least advantaged students, such as economically disadvantaged students.
Fewer than 1,100 high schools in the country were named bronze schools.
Pusch Ridge yearbook is first in competition
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy's 2006-2007 student yearbook was awarded first place in the Association of Christian Schools International yearbook competition.
Pusch Ridge's yearbook competed against those from six states — Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming.
Yearbooks were judged on written material, portraits, action shots, student life, community, overall appeal and presentation, along with design, theme and structure.
English teacher Judy Mapes is the yearbook sponsor.
